AI Damage2010 Mercedes-Benz E63: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 60% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 40% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (40% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 to breathe the fuel…
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 as a lot of dirt and grime showing that it had been a problem for some period of time.
Recall was issued on feb 09,2016; manufacturer recall number[phone]; nhtsa recall number16v081 and the status is currently: recall status recall incomplete, remedy not yet available.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the E63 has 2 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, air bags. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (60%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.