Model year
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name E-Class for 2015. Under the matched names AMG E63S, E250, E350, E400, E400 HYBRID, E550, E63, and E63S AMG, NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 57 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for E350 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), STEERING (5), SERVICE BRAKES (4). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 5 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 34 complaints
- 2001 15 complaints
- 2002 8 complaints
- 2003 45 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 9 complaints
- 2006 10 complaints
- 2007 436 complaints
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 85 complaints
- 2010 258 complaints
- 2011 296 complaints
- 2012 235 complaints
- 2013 188 complaints
- 2014 304 complaints
- 2015 57 complaints
- 2016 89 complaints
- 2017 167 complaints
- 2018 71 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 25 complaints
- 2022 23 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2015. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG E63S | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| E250 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| E350 | 6 | 31 | 2 |
| E400 | 7 | 15 | 2 |
| E400 HYBRID | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| E550 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| E63 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| E63S AMG | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for E350
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
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…
17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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,…
17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic,…
16V899000 · Dec 14, 2016
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to…
15V088000 · Feb 13, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63…
14V818000 · Dec 24, 2014
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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…
Complaints for E350
31 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for E350
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP20004 | Rear brake line failure · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE… | Apr 24, 2020 | Oct 9, 2020 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | — |
| SW RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | — |
| 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
| Cabrio 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Cabrio 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
1 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350 Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E550 Coupe · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| E350 Convertible · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E550 Convertible · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| E350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E350 4matic (wagon) · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E400 · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E400 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E63 AMG 4matic · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
7 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.