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Mercedes-Benz E63 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every E63 from 2010 to 2019: 12 owner complaints and 16 recalls across 8 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (5), 2011 (2), 2015 (2). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2015).

Mercedes-Benz E63
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Fuel & propulsion6
Airbags3
Brakes2
Body & structure1
Visibility/Wiper1
Speed control / throttle1
Stability control1
Steering1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20101515
20111215
20121119
20132119
20143119
20154219
201630–
201910–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz E63?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (5), 2011 (2), 2015 (2).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz E63 had?

Across 2010–2019, NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).