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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls6
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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| Nov 1, 201919V787000 | CommunicationAn inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000
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| Jan 10, 201818V043000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V043000
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| Oct 6, 201717V627000 | Air bags: frontalIf the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V627000
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| Mar 14, 201717V177000 | Electrical system: softwareIf the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V177000
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| Feb 13, 201515V088000 | Structure: body hoodIf the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V088000
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Owner complaints by component187
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 56 | 30 |
| Service brakes | 35 | 19 |
| Structure | 22 | 12 |
| Engine | 17 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 9 |
| Suspension | 16 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 8 |
| Steering | 11 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 5 |
| Wheels | 9 | 5 |
| Power train | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 3 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names E-Class, E-Class Cabriolet, E-Class Hybrid, E-Class Wagon.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact stated that the steel brake lines were rusted.”
- Unknown or other
“I experienced rapid, severe tire wear due to a severely corroded rear subframe. Because the structural damage posed an immediate safety hazard, I had the subframe replaced at an independent shop using a brand-new,…”
- Engine
“Last April, during our routine oil change our mechanic pointed out that our Cam sensors were wicking oil into the harness and making its way to the ECM.”
Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years
- 201720 recalls167 complaints
- 20169 recalls89 complaints
- 201510 recalls57 complaints
- 20149 recalls304 complaints
- 20137 recalls187 complaints
- 20127 recalls235 complaints
- 20115 recalls286 complaints
- 20105 recalls257 complaints
- 20094 recalls68 complaints
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- 2013 C-Class7 recalls574 complaints
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- 2013 CLS-Class3 recalls4 complaints
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- 2013 G-Class3 recalls6 complaints
- 2013 M-Class4 recalls63 complaints
- 2013 GL-Class3 recalls51 complaints
- 2013 SL-Class3 recalls18 complaints
- 2013 SLK-Class2 recalls9 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2014 S-Class6 recalls25 complaints
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: communication (1), electrical system (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 56 complaints out of 187 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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