2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E250
3 recalls — 12 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.
14V762000
Dec 1, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner g... Read more
Consequence
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 16, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2024
Brake lines are rusted and corroded. It appears that the rust may have spread from rust on the rear subframe. The rear subframe warranty was extended for premature rust and failure, but the brake lines are not covered. This could have led to a dangerous situation. I've never had a vehicles brake lin... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2024
Incident date: Jan 3, 2024
Purchased and installed OEM diesel fuel filter made by Mann part WK820/17 or 171103 on [XXX] and drove for 9500 miles. On [XXX] I checked fuel filter as I could smell diesel fuel near the car for the last 2 weeks. Fuel filter heating element/H2O sensor was cracked and seeping fuel once fuel pump w... Read more
SEATS
Dec 16, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS COVERED WITH A SYNTHETIC MATERIAL CALLED MB TEX. THE MATERIAL WAS TORN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE A COVER OVER THE SEAT TO AVOID BEING POKED OR CUT BY THE MATERIAL AND TO AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH THE HEATIN... Read more
STEERING
Mar 18, 2017
Incident date: May 2, 2016
THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING AND I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A TURN EXCEPT BY SUBSTANTIAL MANUAL FORCE. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY AND AT 20/25 MPH ABLE TO PULL IMMEDIATELY OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT AND SAID THAT IT WAS A COMPUTER SYSTEM ISSUE AND THAT ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jun 24, 2015
THE CAR HAS A ECO SYSTEM WHICH MAKES THE ENGINE STOP WHEN YOU COME AT COMPLETE STOP TO SAVE FUEL. WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE CAR STARTED WITH A HUGE JERK AS IF THE GEAR BOX IS BROKEN. NOW IT IS GIVING TWO DIFFERENCE MESSAGES: 1. AUXILIARY BATTERY MALFUNCTION 2. PRE-SAFE FUNCTIONS LIMITED (SEE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jun 24, 2015
THE CAR HAS A ECO SYSTEM WHICH MAKES THE ENGINE STOP WHEN YOU COME AT COMPLETE STOP TO SAVE FUEL. WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE CAR STARTED WITH A HUGE JERK AS IF THE GEAR BOX IS BROKEN. NOW IT IS GIVING TWO DIFFERENCE MESSAGES: 1. AUXILIARY BATTERY MALFUNCTION 2. PRE-SAFE FUNCTIONS LIMITED (SEE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jun 24, 2015
THE CAR HAS A ECO SYSTEM WHICH MAKES THE ENGINE STOP WHEN YOU COME AT COMPLETE STOP TO SAVE FUEL. WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE CAR STARTED WITH A HUGE JERK AS IF THE GEAR BOX IS BROKEN. NOW IT IS GIVING TWO DIFFERENCE MESSAGES: 1. AUXILIARY BATTERY MALFUNCTION 2. PRE-SAFE FUNCTIONS LIMITED (SEE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 6, 2015
MY WIFE WAS AT THE FINAL STAGE OF PARKING THE CAR ,MEANS,SLOWING THE CAR BY PUSHING THE BREAK THE CAR IN THE PARKING SLOT.WHEN SHE WAS IN POSITION TO STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY GOT ACCELERATION UNCONTROLLED.TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER SHE TURN WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND WITH MAX. SPEED CAR JUMPE... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 6, 2015
MY WIFE WAS AT THE FINAL STAGE OF PARKING THE CAR ,MEANS,SLOWING THE CAR BY PUSHING THE BREAK THE CAR IN THE PARKING SLOT.WHEN SHE WAS IN POSITION TO STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY GOT ACCELERATION UNCONTROLLED.TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER SHE TURN WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND WITH MAX. SPEED CAR JUMPE... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
I HAVE A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E250 DIESEL, I COMPLAINED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANS AND ENGINE HAS TO GET USED TO MY DRIVING HABITS,,,LOL....IT'S STILL DOING IT, ALSO THE SUSPENSION ON THE 2014 IS HORRIBLE U CAN FEEL EVERY BUMP, CRACK, POT HOLE, I TOO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
I HAVE A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E250 DIESEL, I COMPLAINED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANS AND ENGINE HAS TO GET USED TO MY DRIVING HABITS,,,LOL....IT'S STILL DOING IT, ALSO THE SUSPENSION ON THE 2014 IS HORRIBLE U CAN FEEL EVERY BUMP, CRACK, POT HOLE, I TOO... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
I HAVE A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E250 DIESEL, I COMPLAINED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANS AND ENGINE HAS TO GET USED TO MY DRIVING HABITS,,,LOL....IT'S STILL DOING IT, ALSO THE SUSPENSION ON THE 2014 IS HORRIBLE U CAN FEEL EVERY BUMP, CRACK, POT HOLE, I TOO... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ E250 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E250 across all model years (2014–2016).
10
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths