Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 45 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric (model years 2014–2016). The most reported problem area is power train (24 complaints), followed by engine (13 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201605 00
2015225 00
2014220 00

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (25), 2014 (20) and 2016 (5). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (5).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Power train24 2 of 3
Engine13 2 of 3
Fuel/propulsion system12 2 of 3
Electrical system12 2 of 3
Vehicle speed control7 2 of 3

All 2 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
19V787000Nov 1, 2019 Communication2014–201524,226
15V655000Oct 14, 2015 Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery2014–20152,618

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.