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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 13, 202121V638000 | Air bags: frontalAn incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V638000
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| Nov 1, 201919V787000 | CommunicationAn inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000
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| Jan 9, 201919V010000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V010000
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| Oct 6, 201717V627000 | Air bags: frontalIf the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V627000
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| Mar 14, 201717V177000 | Electrical system: softwareIf the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V177000
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| Dec 14, 201616V899000 | Steering: electric power assist systemIf the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V899000
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Owner complaints by component304
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 58 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 55 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 13 |
| Suspension | 31 | 10 |
| Steering | 29 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 9 |
| Structure | 27 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 8 |
| Engine | 23 | 8 |
| Power train | 16 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 13 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 13 | 4 |
| Wheels | 11 | 4 |
| Seats | 9 | 3 |
| Tires | 8 | 3 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names E-Class, E-Class Cabriolet, E-Class Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the brake pedal was spongy while depressed, with the "Brake System" and "Low Brake Fluid" warning lights displayed.”
- Suspension
“The failure was when I hit the brakes hard in an emergency braking situation and the car very eratically and violently veered to the left.”
- Structure
“Rear subframe rotted / corroded. Rear brake lines rotted and rear springs broken from corrosion . Mercedes refuses to address the issues under warranty except the subframe issue .”
Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years
- 201819 recalls71 complaints
- 201720 recalls167 complaints
- 20169 recalls89 complaints
- 201510 recalls57 complaints
- 20149 recalls304 complaints
- 20137 recalls187 complaints
- 20127 recalls235 complaints
- 20115 recalls286 complaints
- 20105 recalls257 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2014 C-Class6 recalls284 complaints
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- 2014 S-Class6 recalls25 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
- 2014 CLS-Class4 recalls11 complaints
- 2014 GLK-Class6 recalls125 complaints
- 2014 G-Class3 recalls2 complaints
- 2014 M-Class4 recalls74 complaints
- 2014 GL-Class3 recalls39 complaints
- 2014 SL-Class4 recalls4 complaints
- 2014 SLK-Class2 recalls3 complaints
- 2014 B-Class3 recalls1 complaint
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent, 21V638000 (reported August 13, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: communication (1), electrical system (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 58 complaints out of 304 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 15 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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