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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2019–2026

Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC, covering model years 2019 to 2026. The 2019 and 2020 model years drew the most complaints (3 each), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2019–2026)
  • most complaints: 2019, 2020 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2019 and 2020 model years share the highest count, 3 complaints each. Next come 2024 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2019–2024Column chart of 8 complaints across 6 model years. The highest are 2019, 2020 with 3 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2019: 3 complaints320192020: 3 complaints320202021: 0 complaints20212022: 0 complaints20222023: 0 complaints20232024: 2 complaints22024
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201930000
202030000
202420000
All model years80000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (37.5% of all 8), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (2) and Back Over Prevention (1).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train337.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance225.0%
Back Over Prevention112.5%
Electrical System112.5%
Engine112.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System112.5%
Unknown or Other112.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name E 450 4MATIC, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2019 to 2026. The 2025 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2019: 1 campaign
2020: 1 campaign2021: no campaigns2022: no campaigns2023: no campaigns2024: 1 campaign2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V281000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model years 2024–2026

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

    Consequence:
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V216000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

    Model years 2019–2020

    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 Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

    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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V941000

    Reported

    Power Train › Axle Assembly; Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2025

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, and E450 4MATIC station wagon vehicles. The camber strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier, possibly resulting in separation of the bracket from the rear axle carrier.

    Consequence:
    Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC, covering model years 2019 to 2026. The most recent, 26V281000, was reported on May 1, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2025 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC model year has the most complaints?

The 2019 and 2020 model years tie, with 3 complaints each out of 8. The next is 2024 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 37.5% of all 8. Forward Collision Avoidance (2) and Back Over Prevention (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.