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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 13, 202121V638000 | Air bags: frontalAn incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V638000
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| Jan 9, 201919V010000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V010000
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| May 26, 201616V363000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V363000
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| Feb 11, 201616V081000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V081000
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| Dec 3, 201212V557000 | Fuel system, gasolineIf the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V557000
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Owner complaints by component296
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 141 | 48 |
| Suspension | 37 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 5 |
| Structure | 16 | 5 |
| Engine | 15 | 5 |
| Steering | 12 | 4 |
| Power train | 10 | 3 |
| Seats | 8 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Wheels | 6 | 2 |
| Tires | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 1 |
8 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, merged from NHTSA model names E-Class, E-Class Cabriolet.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Without an impact or collision, my car's passenger seat headrest shot out. I've been checking and others have done this as well. This morning, the driver's side headrest shot out without impact or collision.”
- Service brakes
“Dealer notes: Replace rear brake lines, found to be rusty recommend replacement with rear subframe replacement. This is a very well known issue and is not covered under recall from manufacturer.”
- Steering
“Subject: Safety Concern – Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC (2011) Subframe and Brake Line Rust Dear [Mercedes-Benz Customer Care / NHTSA], I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding my 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350…”
Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years
- 201510 recalls57 complaints
- 20149 recalls304 complaints
- 20137 recalls187 complaints
- 20127 recalls235 complaints
- 20115 recalls286 complaints
- 20105 recalls257 complaints
- 20094 recalls68 complaints
- 20084 recalls188 complaints
- 20075 recalls379 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2011 C-Class6 recalls516 complaints
- 2011 Sprinter5 recalls22 complaints
- 2011 S-Class2 recalls19 complaints
- 2011 CLS-Class3 recalls6 complaints
- 2011 GLK-Class4 recalls133 complaints
- 2011 M-Class3 recalls120 complaints
- 2011 GL-Class3 recalls93 complaints
- 2011 R-Class3 recalls18 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent, 21V638000 (reported August 13, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 141 complaints out of 296 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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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