Mercedes-Benz E400 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 26 recalls and 92 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E400 (model years 2015–2018). The most reported problem area is air bags (47 complaints), followed by electrical system (9 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (13).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (34), 2018 (23) and 2017 (20). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (15).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz E400 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 47 | 4 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | 4 of 4 | |
| Steering | 8 | 3 of 4 | |
| Engine | 6 | 3 of 4 | |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 of 4 |
Latest 8 of 26 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V023000 | Jan 17, 2025 | Tires | 2018 | 165 |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2018 | 126,443 |
| 21V638000 | Aug 13, 2021 | Air bags: frontal | 2015–2016 | 205 |
| 21V072000 | Feb 12, 2021 | Communication: auto crash notification | 2018 | 67 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2017–2018 | 1,292,258 |
| 20V449000 | Jul 31, 2020 | Electrical system: software | 2018 | 56 |
| 19V788000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Seat belts | 2018 | 29,720 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2015–2016 | 24,226 |
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 4 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 6 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.