2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,750 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.
“The seat belts do not retract after use. The seat belts are clean and are not twisted but do not retract making them difficult to use and they do not fit snugly around the body. The failure to retract happens both when the vehicle is stopped and when it is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11006183, filed 2017-07, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. While attempting to put on the driver's side seat belt, the seat belt fractured. There were also electrical failures in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt would have to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,500. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10934672, filed 2016-12, 25,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- 10167569Jul 10, 2013Switch for seat belt extender inoperative.
- 10053665Jul 10, 2013Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the seat belt extender switch fails to operate. Model 207. No model years.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550
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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