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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
226
Latest campaign
Nov 19, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility3Nov 19, 2024
24V87400022V95400019V918000
Suspension1Jun 12, 2012
12V264000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 19, 2024Latest campaign
Nov 19, 202424V874000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V874000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Filed under
Amg E63, E350
Campaign
NHTSA 24V874000 · Nov 19, 2024
Dec 23, 202222V954000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V954000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Filed under
Amg E63, E350
Campaign
NHTSA 22V954000 · Dec 23, 2022
Dec 20, 201919V918000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V918000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Filed under
Amg E63, E350
Campaign
NHTSA 19V918000 · Dec 20, 2019
Jun 12, 201212V264000

Suspension: rear

IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V264000
What's wrong
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Filed under
E350
Campaign
NHTSA 12V264000 · Jun 12, 2012

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg E63, E350. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component226

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
226Complaints filed
11Involving a crash
9Involving a fire
12Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/propulsion system8236001
Fuel system3214001
Gasoline3114001
Seats219093
Electrical system198040
Engine178100
Wheels146100
Air bags115507
Unknown or other94120
Power train94101
Suspension94000
Structure84202
Visibility84000
Vehicle speed control84400
Tires73100

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Structure

    “The vehicle previously underwent a sunroof recall repair; however, the repair appears to have been performed improperly. The sunroof seal was never replaced as required, which has resulted in ongoing water intrusion.”

    Filed 05/19/2026 · ODI 11738899
  • Structure

    “Driving down Interstate 65 just south of Bay Minette Alabama and doing approximately 70MPH, there was a total failure of the sunroof.”

    Filed 04/29/2026 · ODI 11734513
  • Visibility

    “The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer.”

    Filed 02/20/2026 · ODI 11719333

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent, 24V874000 (reported November 19, 2024), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 3 campaigns. Others: suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 82 complaints out of 226 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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