2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC
2 recalls — 46 complaints — 30 TSBs
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
15V655000 Oct 14, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
STEERING
Jul 6, 2024
Incident date: Jun 15, 2024
Rust thru/failure of the front cross member subframe. I noticed a clicking/rubing sound coming from the front of my 2011 Jeep Compass. Over several days it got worse. I took the car to the same dealership that I bought the car from new and was told it was a rust thru on the subframe and that the car... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 6, 2024
Incident date: Jun 15, 2024
My vechile service airbag system light keep coming on when driving. I check my my storage memory on the cluster and there is nothing stored. I took it to auto zone where they hook up the computer and everything check out good. they said check to see if there a recall on it since everything check ou... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2024
Incident date: Jun 15, 2024
MERCEDES DEALER NOTES : 07/19/2022 CLIENT STATES STEERING IS STIFF. STARTED ABOUT 1 TO 2 MONTHS AGO AND WOULD SHOW UP ONCE AND AWHILE. WHEN IT WOULD ACT UP WOULD NOT DRIVE IT AND IT WOULD LOCK THE STEERING . THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH ACCIDENT HAZARD. WE DID THE BELOW WORK. ELECTRIC POWER ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 2, 2023
Incident date: Apr 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake line ruptured. The parking brake was applied but was inoperable. The electronic parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and dete... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2, 2023
Incident date: Apr 29, 2023
Carefree Awning automatic RV awning deployed while driving at 60 mph down the Highway. Awning completely separated from body of RV and large parts, including metal outer shell of awning, flew off vehicle and into lanes of traffic. All that was left of the awning was the brace arms that remained con... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 26, 2023
Incident date: Jan 19, 2023
While driving on the expressway, I had the cruise control set at about 72 mph. The car to my right went to change lanes but then saw me and rectified; my car automatically applied the brakes hard without me even touching anything. I was lucky that the car behind me was far enough that it didn’t hi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 7, 2023
Incident date: Nov 11, 2022
Failure of seals and or bearings in the electric motor causing coolant to leak into the electric motor, creating an internal electrical fault, seizing electric motor.
ENGINE
Jan 7, 2023
Incident date: Nov 11, 2022
Failure of seals and or bearings in the electric motor causing coolant to leak into the electric motor, creating an internal electrical fault, seizing electric motor.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 28, 2022
Incident date: Aug 28, 2022
Vehicle stopped suddenly and would not restart. Needs a new $17k drive unit and is out of warranty. Drive unit failed due to faulty design where coolant contaminated the electric motor. Vehicle only has 40k miles. The drive unit was built by Tesla for Mercedes. Tesla also built the same unit for ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The main electric drive motor will start leaking coolant which then damages the motor and even electronics. Well known issue and makes the vehicle unsafe and isn't a matter of "if" but "when" the seals will go bad and this is on our car that has less than 40k miles on the odometer.
ENGINE
Jun 14, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The main electric drive motor will start leaking coolant which then damages the motor and even electronics. Well known issue and makes the vehicle unsafe and isn't a matter of "if" but "when" the seals will go bad and this is on our car that has less than 40k miles on the odometer.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The main electric drive motor will start leaking coolant which then damages the motor and even electronics. Well known issue and makes the vehicle unsafe and isn't a matter of "if" but "when" the seals will go bad and this is on our car that has less than 40k miles on the odometer.
ENGINE
May 20, 2020
Incident date: May 20, 2020
THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A SOFT TICKING SOUND. I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 11121 MILE ON JULY 2,2018 LAST WEEK I HAD THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER PICK. THE PROBLEM WAS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MILEAGE ON CAR NOW IS 28452. ASKING 17,000 DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. I HAVE THE PREMIUM SAFE DRIVE EXTENDED WARRA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
THIS MB MODEL HAS AN ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT FAILS AT AROUND 35000 TO 40000 MILES, AND MAKES THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY CAUSING SERIOUS RISKS TO THE DRIVER IF THIS HAPPENS IN ANY MAIN HIGHWAY. TWO WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND AT THE FAST LANE OF THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY , IN MIAMI FL, WHEN... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
THIS MB MODEL HAS AN ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT FAILS AT AROUND 35000 TO 40000 MILES, AND MAKES THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY CAUSING SERIOUS RISKS TO THE DRIVER IF THIS HAPPENS IN ANY MAIN HIGHWAY. TWO WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND AT THE FAST LANE OF THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY , IN MIAMI FL, WHEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
THIS MB MODEL HAS AN ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT FAILS AT AROUND 35000 TO 40000 MILES, AND MAKES THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY CAUSING SERIOUS RISKS TO THE DRIVER IF THIS HAPPENS IN ANY MAIN HIGHWAY. TWO WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND AT THE FAST LANE OF THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY , IN MIAMI FL, WHEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 8, 2016
Incident date: Apr 7, 2016
CAR STALLED WHILE GOING ON EXPRESSWAY AT 30 MPH. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. HAD TO PULL OVER AND POWER OFF THE CAR. RESTART OF THE CAR AFTER A WHILE AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2015
Incident date: Dec 12, 2015
CAR WAS STOPPED AND THE ENGINE TURNED ITSELF OFF. RESTARTED MANUALLY. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPROGRAMMING. DID THE SAME THING AGAIN.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 17, 2015
Incident date: Oct 14, 2015
WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE HAS SWITCHES OFF AND THE CAR GOES IN NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ALREADY 3 TIMES (APPROXIMATELY ONCE PER MONTH). IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE, WHILE DRIVING ON A SMALL ROAD, AND WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE CAR CAN BE RESTARTED NORMALLY. WE HAV... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 28, 2015
MY B-CLASS ELECTRIC HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. HERE'S THE DETAILS: LEFT THE HOUSE IN SAN DIEGO AT 7:00 AM. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE ABOUT 75+DEGREES. ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE START, I BRAKED SLIGHTLY TO MAINTAIN SPEED OF ABOUT 25 MPH, COASTED TOWARDS AND UPHILL, PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MAI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 28, 2015
MY B-CLASS ELECTRIC HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. HERE'S THE DETAILS: LEFT THE HOUSE IN SAN DIEGO AT 7:00 AM. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE ABOUT 75+DEGREES. ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE START, I BRAKED SLIGHTLY TO MAINTAIN SPEED OF ABOUT 25 MPH, COASTED TOWARDS AND UPHILL, PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MAI... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 28, 2015
MY B-CLASS ELECTRIC HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. HERE'S THE DETAILS: LEFT THE HOUSE IN SAN DIEGO AT 7:00 AM. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE ABOUT 75+DEGREES. ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE START, I BRAKED SLIGHTLY TO MAINTAIN SPEED OF ABOUT 25 MPH, COASTED TOWARDS AND UPHILL, PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MAI... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 10, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
3XS I HAVE HAD THE CAR STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING. ALL THREE OCCASIONS WHILE COMING TO A QUICK STOP THE CAR QUIT WORKING. I HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. I LEASED THE CAR IN JULY/AUGUST 2015, LAST INCIDENT WAS ON 9/22.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2015
ON 10-5-15, MY 2015 MERCEDES B CLASS WITH 3300 MILES DECIDED TO LOSE ALL POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF 101 IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WAS MOVING AT 15MPH, I HAD TO COMPLETELY STOP THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE LANE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART TO REGAIN POWER. THERE WERE NO CHECK ENG... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2015
ON 10-5-15, MY 2015 MERCEDES B CLASS WITH 3300 MILES DECIDED TO LOSE ALL POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF 101 IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WAS MOVING AT 15MPH, I HAD TO COMPLETELY STOP THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE LANE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART TO REGAIN POWER. THERE WERE NO CHECK ENG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2015
ON 10-5-15, MY 2015 MERCEDES B CLASS WITH 3300 MILES DECIDED TO LOSE ALL POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF 101 IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WAS MOVING AT 15MPH, I HAD TO COMPLETELY STOP THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE LANE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART TO REGAIN POWER. THERE WERE NO CHECK ENG... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2015
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE/POWER. CAR CHARGE WAS AROUND 1/2 FULL. HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AS THE CAR ROLLED TO A COMPLETE STOP. FINDING LOTS OF OTHER REPORTS ONLINE, DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE AFTER 1 WEEK. DEALER RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2015
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE/POWER. CAR CHARGE WAS AROUND 1/2 FULL. HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AS THE CAR ROLLED TO A COMPLETE STOP. FINDING LOTS OF OTHER REPORTS ONLINE, DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE AFTER 1 WEEK. DEALER RE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2015
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF DRIVE/POWER. CAR CHARGE WAS AROUND 1/2 FULL. HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AS THE CAR ROLLED TO A COMPLETE STOP. FINDING LOTS OF OTHER REPORTS ONLINE, DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE AFTER 1 WEEK. DEALER RE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 24, 2015
Incident date: Jul 24, 2015
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER - WE HAVE EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND THROTTLE POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING/DRIFTING TO A STOP. IN ORDER TO REGAIN THROTTLE POWER, THE CAR MUST BE PLACED IN PARK AND THE ENGINE START BUTTON DEPRESSED. THIS LOSS OF POWER HAS OCCURRED TO ME AT LEAST ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Sep 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 FREEWAY IN ANAHEIM CA WHEN MY BRAND NEW (APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER) 2015 MB ALL ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AS I LOST ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED. THE RADIO AND ALL OF THE ELECTRONIC INTERI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Sep 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 FREEWAY IN ANAHEIM CA WHEN MY BRAND NEW (APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER) 2015 MB ALL ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AS I LOST ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED. THE RADIO AND ALL OF THE ELECTRONIC INTERI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
THERE HAS BEEN TWO INCIDENT, IN WHICH I AM DRIVING THE CAR AND THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOT RESPOND, REQUIRING ME TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANE CHANGE TO GET OFF THE ROAD, THESE SITUATION HAVE BEEN VERY FRIGHTENING AND I FEAR FOR MY LIFE DRIVING SUCH A CAR. THE FIRST SITUATION OCCURRED AUGUST 2015 , WHI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Aug 28, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS INDICATED ON THE DASH: THE CAR WAS 'READY' AND WAS IN 'D' YET I HAD NO POWER WHATSOEVER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I COULD NOT PULL OVER TO GET OUT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Aug 28, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS INDICATED ON THE DASH: THE CAR WAS 'READY' AND WAS IN 'D' YET I HAD NO POWER WHATSOEVER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I COULD NOT PULL OVER TO GET OUT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65-70MPH. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM ON DASH BOARD, EXCEPT AN INDICATION THAT IT WAS AT MAXIMUM REGENERATION. GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, NOT IN NEUTRAL. NO RESPONSE FROM THROTTLE PEDAL PRESSING. SLOWLY DRIFTE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65-70MPH. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM ON DASH BOARD, EXCEPT AN INDICATION THAT IT WAS AT MAXIMUM REGENERATION. GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, NOT IN NEUTRAL. NO RESPONSE FROM THROTTLE PEDAL PRESSING. SLOWLY DRIFTE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65-70MPH. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM ON DASH BOARD, EXCEPT AN INDICATION THAT IT WAS AT MAXIMUM REGENERATION. GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, NOT IN NEUTRAL. NO RESPONSE FROM THROTTLE PEDAL PRESSING. SLOWLY DRIFTE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 19, 2015
Incident date: Jun 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 19, 2015
Incident date: Aug 18, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON TIMED LIGHT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ROAD, CAR LOST ACCELERATION CAPABILITY. INSTRUMENTATION PANEL DISPLAYED NORMALLY. CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO SWITCH TO SPORT MODE IN ATTEMPT TO GET MORE RESPONSE. DID NOT STALL COMPLETELY BUT NO ACCELERATION POSSIBLE. NORMAL AFTER TURNED OFF AND... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 4, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
MY 2015 MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS ELECTRIC DRIVE LOST POWER DURING MY EVENING COMMUTE TODAY LEAVING ME STALLED IN TRAFFIC. I WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT ACROSS ALL 5 LANES OF A BUSY FREEWAY TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP HALFWAY BETWEEN TWO LANES (ONE OF WHICH WAS A BUSY MERGE LANE FROM SF... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
THUMP! COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON FREEWAY. RANDOM SHIFT TO NEUTRAL ISSUE. DRIVING HOME FROM THE PURCHASING THE CAR ON THE 101 SOUTHBOUND IN THE FAST LANE GOING 65 MPH. ACCELERATION WAS SUDDENLY LOST. THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. HAD T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
THUMP! COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON FREEWAY. RANDOM SHIFT TO NEUTRAL ISSUE. DRIVING HOME FROM THE PURCHASING THE CAR ON THE 101 SOUTHBOUND IN THE FAST LANE GOING 65 MPH. ACCELERATION WAS SUDDENLY LOST. THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. HAD T... Read more
STEERING
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
THUMP! COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON FREEWAY. RANDOM SHIFT TO NEUTRAL ISSUE. DRIVING HOME FROM THE PURCHASING THE CAR ON THE 101 SOUTHBOUND IN THE FAST LANE GOING 65 MPH. ACCELERATION WAS SUDDENLY LOST. THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. HAD T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE WE GOT THE CAR ON 06/25/2015. FIRST TIME, DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT 35 MPH AND THE CAR WILL SHIFT BY ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THE CAR WILL NOT GO BACK TO DRIVE AND THERE IS NOT POWER TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT IT IS TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE WE GOT THE CAR ON 06/25/2015. FIRST TIME, DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT 35 MPH AND THE CAR WILL SHIFT BY ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THE CAR WILL NOT GO BACK TO DRIVE AND THERE IS NOT POWER TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT IT IS TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC
30 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI82.85-P-076799
Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st
LI82.85-P-076799
Aug 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st
LI09.00-P-074093
Dec 8, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
LI83-70-P-064480
May 22, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
"High-voltage battery warning message" in instrument cluster
LI27 50-P-064440
Jul 16, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
7G-DCT: Scratching noise when changing gear from D to R when transmission cold.
LI54 65-P-066765
Oct 25, 2017
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI54 65-P-066765
Oct 25, 2017
264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI54 65-P-066765
Oct 25, 2017
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI8210P0647661
Aug 26, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged.
GI3330P061452
Aug 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Clacking noises from the front axle area.
GI3330P061452
Aug 15, 2016
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Clacking noises from the front axle area.
P-SC-2016060001
Jun 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update Powertrain and Gateway Control Module Software
LI54.10-P-061051
Apr 20, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Range of electric vehicles
P-B-72.00/117
Aug 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI91.18-P-058808
Mar 28, 2014
220000 SEATS
White stains occur on the Dinamica covers in the areas of the cushion cover and backrest cover.
LI68.20-P-058749
Mar 18, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
The center stowage compartment does on close or open smoothly.
LI54.18-P-057974
Mar 13, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ESP?, BAS, PRE-SAFE?, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP? trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may have failed or be deactivated. The
LI54.18-P-057927
Mar 7, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active. One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit / Fault code' relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) and/or oxygen sensor (G3/1 and/or G3/2) are stored in the engine control unit.
LI27.60-P-058317
Mar 4, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission intermittently fails to shift, vehicle jolts in higher gears. The dual clutch transmission (DKG) control unit contains the stored FC 92177 or FC 92100 ("The shift valve of the internal shaft has a malfunction. The commanded p
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI54.25-P-056472
Feb 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.
LI27.60-P-058283
Feb 6, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Reverse gear cannot be engaged. The following fault code is stored in the dual clutch transmission (DKG) control unit: FC 074600 -> Pressure regulating valve 1 does not close or FC 077600 -> Pressure regulating valve 1 does not close In
S-B-67.00-29
Jul 23, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
LI33.30-P-056665
Jul 18, 2013
010000 STEERING
Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
LI82.95-P-056655
Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI46.10-P-056468
Jul 3, 2013
010000 STEERING
Vehicle wanders to the left or right.
MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC across all model years (2014–2015).
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Total Recalls
90
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths