Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | −64% | 2 | Brake | Few |
| 2024 | 4 | −44% | 5 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 17 | 2.4× | 4 | Engine | Caution |
| 2022 | 11 | 1.4× | 5 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 7 | typical | 14 | Electrical | Average |
| 2020 | 12 | — | 8 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2019 | 22 | — | 13 | Transmission | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median E450 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E450 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz E450 recalls
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
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.
Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
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.
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.
Electrical system › Wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Tires
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Power train › Axle assembly
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz E450 should you avoid?
2023 — this year has the most complaints relative to other E450 years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz E450?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other E450 years at the same age, followed by 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz E450 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (17), transmission & drivetrain (15) and engine & cooling (15). Electrical complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz E450 had?
37 recalls across 2019–2025. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Mercedes-Benz E450 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.