2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,950 miles.
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.
“I have had 3 irreparable tire blowouts in less than 12 months: approximate dates april 21, 2014, may 12, 2014, and february 2, 2015. All 3 were the result of hitting potholes. Okay, that happens to other cars on occasion. But I consider the result to be a design defect in either the wheel/tire combination, which would be the fault of mercedes, or a defect in the continental tires alone. The car is a 2012 mercedes E350 with sport suspension. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683468, filed 2015-02, 20,822 miles“I have a 2012 mercedes E350 with 15000 miles. It has oem tires made by continental. Conti pro 245/40 r18 97v. I incidentally noticed on 7/23/14 that one of the tires had a bubble where the wall was bulging and tire was soft. On examination of the other tires, I saw that 3 of the 4 tires were weak and bubbles had formed. I talked to the dealership, they told me that they have seen at least 300 similar problems in the last 4 months. They ascribed it to the fact that mercedes has a low profile high performance tire. If it hits a pothole, the tire wall weakens and a bulge can form. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616532, filed 2014-07, 14,950 miles“Large bubble (approx 2 across) on outer sidewall of left front tire. There was no impact to cause this tire defect. This is the second similar incident with these original equipment tires since the car was purchased new. The original equipment tires on this mercedes benz E350 are: continental, contiprocontact, 245/40 r18 97v. These tires do not have significant tread wear. Having had 2 tire defects out 4 tires in 8,500 miles on this vehicle, I am afraid to take this car on a road trip at high speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500939, filed 2013-03, 8,500 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
84 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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