2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC
1 recalls, 4 complaints
26V216000 Apr 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabrio... Read more
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identifica... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic. While the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly slowed down and failed to properly accelerate. The contact's son attempted to shift into reverse; however, the transmission was making an abnormal grinding sound... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
My 2020 E450 has not been serviced on schedule due to Mercedes-Benz of Indianapolis and its service manger banning and blacklisting me for months. This service department would not allow my vehicle to be serviced under a prepaid maintenance and wheel and tire plan, and most importantly my vehicle's ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
My 2020 E450 has not been serviced on schedule due to Mercedes-Benz of Indianapolis and its service manger banning and blacklisting me for months. This service department would not allow my vehicle to be serviced under a prepaid maintenance and wheel and tire plan, and most importantly my vehicle's ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
Left rear seat belt buckle or system failed causing a fault in the Airbag/Restraint system. The fault initially happened in June of 2025 with about 50k miles on the vehicle. I took it to a dealer who told me the buckle was not available and the whole system needed to be replaced for over $1500. V... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC across all model years (2019, 2026).
6
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths