NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Mercedes Benz E 300 Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Mercedes Benz E 300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Mercedes Benz E 300. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "E300".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz E 300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Roof Spoiler may Detach
NHTSA #17V246000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported April 11, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 411 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 9, 2017 · Vehicles built December 10, 2015 – November 11, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.
Safety consequence
If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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