2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 recalls

16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V072000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallOn June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250…ElectricalFree repair67unitsFeb 202121V058000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.3MunitsFeb 202120V449000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallThe software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a…ElectricalFree software update56unitsJul 202018V271000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Exterior Lighting recallThe headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair42unitsApr 201818V151000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Exterior Lighting recallThese vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair28unitsMar 201817V714000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallA transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.Steering & suspensionFree replacement72unitsNov 201717V574000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallThese vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.Steering & suspensionFree replacement4unitsSep 201717V241000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallThe affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the…Steering & suspensionFree replacement58KunitsApr 201717V246000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Structure recallThe affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.Body & latchesFree repair411unitsApr 201717V245000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallThe software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on…ElectricalFree software update15unitsApr 201717V176000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallThe front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in…Air bagsFree software update65unitsMar 201717V114000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallIn the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated…ElectricalFree repair308KunitsFeb 201717V078000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Power Train recallThe affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module.Engine & powertrainFree replacement73unitsFeb 201717V076000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallThe front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed.Air bagsFree replacement12KunitsFeb 201717V080000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallThe pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in the event of a crash.Air bagsFree replacement2,112unitsFeb 201716V758000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank…Fuel systemFree repair6,858unitsOct 2016