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2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, most recently filed November 2019. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V787000 Filed Nov 1, 2019

Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services

Communication
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
78.4% repairedof 24,226 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 15V655000 Filed Oct 14, 2015

Electric Powertrain Shut Down

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles manufactured November 21, 2013, to May 26, 2015. Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the electric powertrain unit may shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle and resulting in a loss of propulsion power.
Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric drive system software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
93.5% repairedof 2,618 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (25)

25 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, by component (top 7). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 25.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other B-Class Electric years

Best and worst B-Class Electric years →
20 25 5
201420152016
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 19V787000 (communication), 15V655000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric problems?

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (14), Fuel/propulsion system (10), Engine (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 2015 B-Class Electric compare with other years?

Among the 2014–2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2015 the most (25). The 2015 drew 25. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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