2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E
2 recalls, 5 complaints
19V787000 Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Defect Description
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... Read more
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 1-80... Read more
17V627000 Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe... Read more
Consequence
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 21, 2025
Sync Infotainment system freezes and has the same symptoms as listed in the recall that was issued in May of 2025. The screen will occasionally freeze when powering up or even driving, resulting in loss of use of navigation. Infotainment screen will also occasionally freeze when in reverse not showi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 24, 2024
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
The drivetrain: automatic transmission parking lock cable (or shift cable) malfunctioned. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I am able to put the car in 'park' and remove the key. However, when I attempt to start the vehicle, it won't start because the battery gets drained. I have... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 3, 2023
Incident date: Jan 3, 2023
2016 MERCEDES BENZ B250 E. CONSTITUENT STATED THAT THE COOLANT SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 19, 2018
Incident date: Nov 1, 2017
MERCEDES NOTIFIED ME VIA LETTER OF A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY LEASED 2016 B250E IN NOVEMBER 2017 BUT SAYS PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 2018. SO I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE UNTIL THEN?
AIR BAGS
Mar 19, 2018
Incident date: Nov 1, 2017
MERCEDES NOTIFIED ME VIA LETTER OF A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY LEASED 2016 B250E IN NOVEMBER 2017 BUT SAYS PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 2018. SO I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE UNTIL THEN?
MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E across all model years (2014, 2017).
11
Total Recalls
51
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths