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2018 Mercedes Benz E 300

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

16

15 current

Combined

9.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,007

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2026168 · manufacturer campaign 4190026

2 April 2026

Transport Canada lists: E 2018–2020 · S 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driveshaft may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the driveshaft could wear and the universal joint could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driveshaft.

3,408 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021291 · manufacturer campaign 5497425

14 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · CLS 2018–2021 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

40,646 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021185 · manufacturer campaign 5491302

26 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Class 2018–2020 · E 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power supply cable to the starter may have been attached incorrectly. As a result, the power cable could contact the starter housing. This can damage the cable, and could result in a short circuit. Note: This recall only affects certain AMG E 63 S, GT 63 and GT 63 S models.

Why it matters

A short circuit could cause the vehicle to stall and create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the cable connections to the starter and correct them, if necessary.

57 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021041 · manufacturer campaign 5499615

1 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: B 2018–2021 · C 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.

41,731 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2020026 · manufacturer campaign 993102

24 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Amg 2019 · E 2018–2019 · G 2019 · S 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 4.0 liter 8-cylinder gas engine, the oil feed line to the turbochargers could leak. As a result, oil could leak onto hot components in engine compartment.

Why it matters

Oil leaking onto a hot engine components could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the oil feed line to the turbochargers.

521 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019554 · manufacturer campaign 9190308

6 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: C 2018–2019 · CLS 2018–2019 · E 2018–2019 · G 2018–2019 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckles. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the PRE-SAFE and airbag systems may not function properly.

Why it matters

A seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them if necessary.

3,569 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019466 · manufacturer campaign 7792001

23 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: E 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the trunk spoiler might not be properly attached. At higher speeds, this could cause the spoiler to detach from the vehicle.

Why it matters

A spoiler that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the trunk spoiler and ensure it is properly attached.

564 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019091

26 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: C 2017–2018 · E 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain coupe and cabriolet models, the front seatbacks may not fully lock on the right side. In a crash, a seatback that is not properly locked could allow unsecured objects from the rear seats to move forward.

Why it matters

A seatback that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect front seatbacks and replace them as necessary. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 2018-161.

3,713 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018685

6 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: C 2018 · E 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the locking status of the steering coupling may not have been verified during assembly. If not correctly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack could loosen while driving, potentially resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the steering coupling and lock it, if necessary.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018564

15 October 2018

Transport Canada lists: C 2018 · E 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an incorrect cover for the starter battery may have been installed and may not fully cover the battery (positive) electrical cable. In the event of a crash, components could come in to contact with the cable, creating a short circuit, and increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Additionally, if on-board electrical system voltage is lost, post-crash functions (e.g. emergency door unlocking, activation of hazard warning lamps after crash) might not be available. However, the unlocking and opening of the doors from inside the vehicle would not be affected.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new battery cover with the correct dimensions to cover the electrical cable.

363 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018410

3 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: CLS 2018 · E 2018

What is wrong

On certain cars, the airbag system may not turn off the airbag when a child seat is used in the front passenger seat. In the event of a crash with an airbag deployment, this could create a risk of injury to a child.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion. Note: Child seats should not be used in the front passenger seat until the recall is completed.

32 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018407

3 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: E 2018

What is wrong

On certain convertible cars, the lower universal anchorage system for attaching child safety or booster seats may have been installed incorrectly. In the event of a crash, this could cause the lower anchorage (and an attached child seat) to detach from the car body, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the lower universal anchorage system if necessary. Note: Child seats should only be installed using the seat belts in accordance with the owner’s manual and child seat manufacturer’s installation instructions until the recall is performed.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018370

9 July 2018

Transport Canada lists: C 2018 · E 2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine and all-wheel drive may have been built with incorrect paneling under the engine compartment. This could result in contact between the exhaust system and the plastic paneling, which could create a risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will check the underbody paneling and replace it, if necessary.

10 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018113

7 March 2018

Transport Canada lists: C 2018 · E 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats, the welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver and/or passenger seat might not meet specifications. The metal fitting may disengage from the backrest rail, which could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants in the event of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the backrest frames of the front seats, and replace them as necessary. Note: This recall affects C43 AMG, C63 and E63 AMG models only.

7 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017490

10 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: B 2012–2018 · C 2012–2018 · Cla 2012–2018 · E 2012–2018 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, electrostatic discharge, when combined with a broken clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering components, could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's frontal airbag. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components. Note: A broken clock spring would result in a driver airbag warning message appearing in the instrument cluster, as well as a red airbag warning lamp illuminating.

76,728 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC
1 replaced by later campaigns

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018161

4 April 2018

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: C 2017–2018 · E 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the seatbacks of the front seats may not fully lock on the right-hand side of the respective seat. If the seatback is improperly locked, in the event of a crash, unsecured objects in the rear seats might not be held back and the risk of injury to the front occupants would be increased.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the locking of the front seatbacks, and replace the seatbacks as necessary. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019091. Please see <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2019091">recall 2019091</a> for more information.

710 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 34% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
227 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes Benz E 300 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 16 recalls on record for the 2018 Mercedes Benz E 300, of which 15 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Mercedes Benz E 300 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Mercedes Benz E 300 at 9.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 227 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Mercedes Benz E 300 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,007 in fuel, producing roughly 4,481 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.