2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On thursday afternoon, october 1 the driver's seat of my 2009 e350w mercedes benz burst into flames while I was driving. The heat and flames from the fire burned my shirt. My left side was also burned. Since I was traveling at 35 MPH, I was able to pull over safely, leap from the car and put out the fire. It was only by god's grace that I avoided a serious accident with life threatening injuries and possibly fatalities. I immediately called the beverly hills mercedes benz service center to alert them of the problem. I had the car towed to the service center friday morning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779986, filed 2015-10, 37,770 miles“As driving noticed strong smell of smoke. Then noticed smoke coming from left side drivers seat. As I pulled over hole burned in seat and sparks and flames poured out from burning hole in seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10779166, filed 2015-10, 37,670 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact felt heat coming from the rear of the front driver seat and noticed smoke coming from the rear of the seat, causing the back of the driver’s seat to catch on fire. The contact was to pull over and noticed that the back of his shirt had caught on fire as well, the contact was not injured. The contact was able to stop the fire by pouring water on the seat. No police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493045, filed 2022-11, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10166092Jul 12, 2014Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
- 10166103Jul 10, 2014The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
- 10166090Jul 10, 2014Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head…
- 10166084Jul 9, 2014Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
- 10166082Jul 9, 2014Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
- 10167567Jul 10, 20131. Noises when operating electric seat fore/aft adjustment 2. Electric fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional 3. Adjustment is biased to one side, which bends the seat frame
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
33 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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