Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 34 recalls and 63 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E 450 (model years 2006, 2019–2024). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by engine (14 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz E 450 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 5 of 7 | |
| Engine | 14 | 5 of 7 | |
| Power train | 10 | 4 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 of 7 | |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 3 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 34 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V240000 | Apr 11, 2025 | Electrical system: wiring | 2024 | 14 |
| 25V023000 | Jan 17, 2025 | Tires | 2019 | 165 |
| 24V688000 | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, software | 2024 | 2,025 |
| 24V224000 | Mar 22, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2024 | 396 |
| 24V115000 | Feb 16, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers | 2024 | 31,848 |
| 24V100000 | Feb 9, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2021–2023 | 12,191 |
| 23V880000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2022–2023 | 79,676 |
| 23V574000 | Aug 11, 2023 | Electrical system: ADAS, blindspot, sensors | 2023 | 880 |
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.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
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.