Mercedes-Benz E 450 complaints by model year
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2019–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls (35)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one E 450 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V240000 | Apr 11, 2025 | Improperly Secured Electrical Wiring Harness | 2024 | 100% |
| 25V023000 | Jan 17, 2025 | Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139 | 2019 | 61.2% |
| 24V688000 | Sep 13, 2024 | Software May Deactivate Emergency Braking System | 2024 | 94.6% |
| 24V224000 | Mar 22, 2024 | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness | 2024 | 95% |
| 24V115000 | Feb 16, 2024 | 80-Amp Fuse May Fail | 2024 | 96.4% |
| 24V100000 | Feb 9, 2024 | 48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 95.3% |
| 23V880000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2022, 2023 | 88.6% |
| 23V574000 | Aug 11, 2023 | Software Error in Exit Warning System | 2023 | 97.2% |
| 23V445000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown | 2022, 2023 | 92.2% |
| 22V733000 | Sep 30, 2022 | Disabled Safety Features from Unsecure 12V Battery | 2021, 2022 | 92.8% |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Disabled Emergency Call System | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 90.6% |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 92.4% |
| 22V189000 | Mar 25, 2022 | Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Software Error | 2021, 2022 | 97.9% |
| 21V961000 | Dec 13, 2021 | Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors | 2020 | 88.5% |
| 21V527000 | Jul 12, 2021 | Side Impact Crash Sensor Connectors May Loosen | 2021 | 94.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz E 450 FAQ
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz E 450 had?
NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercedes-Benz E 450 model year from 2019 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mercedes-Benz E 450 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 3 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (17) and the 2021 the fewest (7). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems?
Across the 2019–2024 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Mercedes-Benz E 450 get?
EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 at 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.