2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E63 years
Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63. That ranks 4th out of 10 E63 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 67,545 miles. There are 2 safety recalls 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 problems

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

Structure1 · ~67,545 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~67,545 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%67,545——
Visibility/wiper1100%67,545——

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

2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 recalls (2)

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CommunicationNov 1, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V787000 · 24,226 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Structure:body:hoodFeb 13, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V088000 · 147,224 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63 4Matic Station Wagon, 2015 CLS400, 2015 E400 Sedan, E400 4Matic Sedan and CLS400 4Matic and 2014 CLS63 "S". The affected vehicles have a rubber seal at the back of the engine bay that may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

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.

I was driving home after work during rush hour traffic one afternoon and all of a sudden i heard a loud bang i pulled over to see if a rock or road debris had hit my car. I could not find any signs of impact. Later on i noticed that the panoramic roof section between the windshield and sunroof had…

Structure · received Apr 30, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11204889

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63?

Owners most often report structure, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.