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Mercedes-Benz E450
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
363
Active records
Recalls
49
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TSBs
537
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
13
Crashes
11
Fires
10
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz E450
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC
Filed Jun 13, 2026
Back up camera not functioning. Emblem cover will not retract. Must use key fob or electronic controls to open the trunk.
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC COUPE
Filed Jun 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and made an abnormal clunking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had received the recall notification letter of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V216000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed the parts were backordered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure…
2024 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC
Filed Jun 5, 2026
My auto assist emergency braking function has triggered 3 times over the last few months with no other cars or hazzards near me. There was not warning. Each time it caused sudden unexpected severe jerking. More importantly, had there been a car behind me, it would have run into me and caused an collision. I reported this to the dealer who was unable to replicate the problem so it returned my car without a solution. I have notified MBUSA.
2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed Jun 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start with the push to start. However, the vehicle did start using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the failure was not duplicated. The…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed May 31, 2026
While traveling at highway speeds with adaptive cruise control safety systems engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a hazard immediately ahead in its lane. The Forward Collision Warning failed to alert the driver, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failed to initiate automated emergency deceleration. Manual emergency braking was attempted by the driver in the final milliseconds, but the vehicle's braking system failed to sufficiently decelerate the vehicle, resulting in a high-energy…
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed May 19, 2026
Rear glass window on convertible soft top is prematurely separating/delaminating from top assembly on 2020 Mercedes-Benz E350 convertible with under 8,000 miles. Glass is integrated into the convertible top and failure may lead to reduced rear visibility, possible glass detachment, water intrusion, and safety hazard while driving. This appears premature and inconsistent with expected vehicle life.
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed May 15, 2026
Backgroud: Recall #26V216 recalls classes of Mercedes vehicles for U-Joint failures. My vehicle - 2019 E460 4Matic Wagon is included in this class under the notice (Vehicle #6 [XXX] ) Issue: I took my vehicle to the dealer on Monday, 5/11 because of a hard knocking sound when I de/accelerate. Dealer inspected and noted that my Ujoint has failed. The estimate is $8100 for repairs. MB and dealer have both indicated that my VIN is not covered by the recall but have not explained why. My car…
2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed Apr 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable message was displayed, followed by a red Emergency Braking to Begin message displayed on the instrument panel. To prevent the failure, the contact immediately deactivated the cruise control. The dealer was notified about the failure on several occasions, and two separate cases were filed with the…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed Mar 24, 2026
I parked the vehicle in a parking lot. I walked away and it immediately started smoking. Shortly after that, flames appeared coming from the hood. Shortly after that, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450
Filed Mar 16, 2026
When turning the steering to maximum wheel camber, the wheel rims roll over the sidewall of the OEM low-profile Pirelli tires, damaging the tires and causing bubbling in the sidewall. This happens at a negligible speed, such as exiting a parking space. This vehicle is 3+ years old with 15k miles. Low-profile tires appear to be incompatible with the steering design.