2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250

5 recalls — 10 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
24,226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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.
495,290 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
15V351000 Jun 8, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 20... 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 June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 14V-762.
814 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
14V818000 Dec 24, 2014
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles,... Read more
Consequence
If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.
1,378 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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.
4,871 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
STRUCTURE:BODY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES1
ENGINE1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS May 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Panoramic Sunroof bonding and bolts loose causing constant horrific cracking/clanking sounds due to shifting of glass. Possible frame and airbag damage, possible glass falling, possible injury/accident/death. Can cause issues with airbags deploying and water leaks. Mercedes mechanic said it's the wo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Panoramic Sunroof bonding and bolts loose causing constant horrific cracking/clanking sounds due to shifting of glass. Possible frame and airbag damage, possible glass falling, possible injury/accident/death. Can cause issues with airbags deploying and water leaks. Mercedes mechanic said it's the wo... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Panoramic Sunroof bonding and bolts loose causing constant horrific cracking/clanking sounds due to shifting of glass. Possible frame and airbag damage, possible glass falling, possible injury/accident/death. Can cause issues with airbags deploying and water leaks. Mercedes mechanic said it's the wo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 23, 2023
Incident date: May 12, 2023
Cluster showed inoperative malfunction on the interstate and car accelerator faulted to 2 mph. A Tractor trailer came close to hitting me. Pulled over. Police escorted off and was towed to dealer. They first installed a new gas pedal but did not work. Now they said it is the harness electrical wiri... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 2, 2021
Incident date: Sep 30, 2021
Headliner bubble up and coming loose thus creating a safety issue because abstract both front and mostly rear visibility while driving. Have this vehicle bought 2 months ago and have develop this condition, making hard to see and drive thus is a serious driving hazard. Contact Mercedes Benz dealer r... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 2, 2021
Incident date: Sep 30, 2021
Headliner bubble up and coming loose thus creating a safety issue because abstract both front and mostly rear visibility while driving. Have this vehicle bought 2 months ago and have develop this condition, making hard to see and drive thus is a serious driving hazard. Contact Mercedes Benz dealer r... Read more
ENGINE Jul 9, 2020
Incident date: Jul 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE DEALER BECAME AWARE THAT THE WIRES LEADING UP TO THE ECU WAS STRIPPED OF THE PLASTIC SHIELDING AND DETACHED FROM THE ECU. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PALM BEACH LOCATED AT 4000 OKEECH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DISENGAGED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF... Read more
STEERING Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DISENGAGED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E250. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DISENGAGED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF... 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

MERCEDES-BENZ E250 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2016 2 1 View
2015 (current) 5 10
2014 3 12 View

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