Model year
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name E-Class for 2020. Under the matched names AMG E53, AMG E63, AMG E63S, E 350, E 450, E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET, E 450 4MATIC COUPE, E 450 4MATIC WAGON, and E63 AMG, NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 24 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for E 450 are BACK OVER PREVENTION (3), STRUCTURE:BODY (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$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 2020. 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 E53 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| AMG E63 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG E63S | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| E 350 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| E 450 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| E 450 4MATIC | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| E 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E 450 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E 450 4MATIC WAGON | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E63 AMG | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for E 450
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…
22V232000 · Apr 8, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview…
21V961000 · Dec 13, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
20V328000 · Jun 5, 2020
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain…
20V228000 · Apr 21, 2020
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450 Coupe vehicles. The front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.
20V068000 · Feb 7, 2020
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300 Cabrio, C300 Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C63S AMG Cabrio, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E350, E350 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC,…
Complaints for E 450
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, 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 E 450
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| Cabriolet C 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Cabriolet C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| station wagon SW 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | — |
| station wagon SW RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| E450 Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E450 4matic Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E450 Convertible · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E450 4matic Convertible · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E450 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E450 4matic (station wagon) · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| E350 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| E350 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic Plus · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
1 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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