2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 4, 2022 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E63 years
Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
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Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63. That is the most of any E63 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 72,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System3 · ~72,000 mi
Air Bags2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System360%72,000——
Air Bags240%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 1201812022: 220222

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 recalls (1)

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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleFeb 11, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V081000 · 711,159 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Rear brake line failure (DP20004) — opened Apr 24, 2020, closed Oct 9, 2020.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Fuel smell in cabin from rear fuel pump. This is an issue that other people with the w212 have been having as well according to mbworld.org forums. I am frightened that one spark may cause my vehicle to explode, i also cannot allow my 5 year old son to rise in the vehicle because i do not want him…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 4, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11487848

Have strong odor of fuel in cabin and outside driver's side rear of vehicle that has been increasing in intensity over the past couple of months. I removed the rear seat bench and the access cover for the fuel pump under the driver's side rear seat and found pooled fuel on top of the pump as well…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 27, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11462383

RECALL WAS ISSUED ON FEB 09,2016; MANUFACTURER RECALL [redacted]; NHTSA RECALL [redacted] AND THE STATUS IS CURRENTLY: RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 2 1/2 YEARS AND I AM CONTINUALLY BEING TOLD THAT I HAVE TO DRIVE DAILY IN A CAR THAT HAS A FAULTY AIRBAG…

Air Bags · received Oct 17, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11140837

There is a fuel smell coming from the rear of the car. I remove the rear seat and verified the fuel sending unit is leaking. There was puddle of gas around the sending unit. Especially after filling the gas tank with fuel, the smell is much stronger. Other people have passed by my car while it is…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 11, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11053954

Takata recal mercedes never contacted me again for a replacement. It has been half a year since i received the notification of this recall. Remedy not ready is always the excuse.

Air Bags · received Jan 13, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10945169

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E63 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.