NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

Complaints

24,172

Active records

Recalls

591

Active records

TSBs

4,121

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

35

Injuries

1,165

Crashes

1,096

Fires

725

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

6,633

Operating state

5,288

Reporting mechanism

3,879

Safety restraint issue

2,827

Fluid issue

2,363

Smell

2,116

Engine behavior

1,812

Braking behavior

1,660

Performance issue

1,602

Thermal issue

1,487

Driver assistance issue

1,419

Noise

1,265

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,195

Steering behavior

973

Starting behavior

953

Electrical issue

884

Safety restraint behavior

876

Access/entry issue

794

Lighting behavior

780

Recent change

734

Vibration/harshness

691

Ride/handling behavior

583

Powering on/off behavior

352

Infotainment behavior

306

HVAC behavior

166

Wiper/washer behavior

121

Electrified system issue

110

Communication/network issue

31

Charging behavior

15

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

C300

4,159

2

E350

2,527

3

E320

1,490

4

ML350

1,044

5

C250

933

6

GLK350

909

7

C230

869

8

ML320

836

9

E500

783

10

GLC300

681

11

E55 AMG

675

12

E550

567

13

C350

564

14

S550

504

15

S430

502

Browse all Mercedes-Benz models

All Mercedes-Benz models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The digital instrument cluster and center infotainment display screen went completely black and blank while the vehicle was in motion. This immediate failure blinded the driver to critical safety telemetry, including the current vehicle speed, gear positioning, and active safety warning telltales, creating an immediate, severe crash hazard on the roadway.This symptom is identical to the failure condition detailed in active NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 26V281000 for this exact model year. The…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Active distance assist inoperable, active brake assist functions limited, adaptive cruise control not working, lane keeping assist glitching. I was driving the vehicle home after purchase and the lane keeping assist was glitching, it was actively pulling the wheel to the left, like I was over the fog line (I wasn’t) and it was hard braking, Making driving very unsafe. I slowed down and got off at the next exit at a gas station to figure out what was happening. I put the vehicle in park and…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Learning that my vehicle is subject to a battery-related recall has seriously undermined my trust. Battery defects in electric vehicles can present risks that include thermal events, loss of vehicle functionality, and other potentially dangerous situations. My vehicle has had warning signs, I received emails about the risks my vehicle can present directly from Mercedes. I have had my vehicle in the service department two times in two months for this same issue. My vehicle is overheating while…

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the inside of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. A dealer was…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Jun 22, 2026


I am filing a complaint regarding my 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. My vehicle recently triggered a check engine light and was diagnosed by an independent mechanic with code P052E, related to the positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve / crankcase ventilation system. My mechanic advised that this issue appears to be similar to a known Mercedes-Benz issue affecting other model years and/or related Mercedes models. Mercedes-Benz has issued an emissions extended warranty/service coverage for…

2026 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 580 4MATIC

Filed Jun 22, 2026


2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | ~2,800 miles | Mercedes-Benz of McKinney, McKinney, TX | No warning lamps preceded any failure. ISSUE 1 — Instrument cluster blacks out while driving The speedometer and tachometer display goes completely black without warning at normal road speeds. The only remedy is stopping, shutting off the engine, waiting 10 minutes, and rebooting. Loss of speed and warning indicator visibility while driving creates immediate safety risk. Dealer is aware; no repair order on…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The front vehicle hood keep saying it open but is lock keep getting a message saying is open I am afraid is might come out lock and cause me to an accident

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Jun 22, 2026


My car has only 28,392 miles on it, but the yellow check engine light recently came on due to a faulty oil pump solenoid. I took it back to the dealership, and the repair cost was a staggering $7,000; they told me this is a common issue with this Mercedes engine. If this fails to function, engine noise will increase while driving and fuel consumption will rise; there may also be other unknown risks. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect that causes the malfunction indicator light to…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Rear view camera fails to initiate when placed in reverse. Screen doesn’t even try to switch to camera view. Exact same issue found in same make and model recalled with different vins. For some reason this one isn’t included in the recall. Car only has about 58,000 miles. Started around 56,000 miles. Note that camera even folds out of lift gate like normal when placed in park.

2013 MERCEDES-BENz SLK250

Filed Jun 21, 2026


The anti whip lash prevention malfunctioned and the headrest was launched forwards

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.