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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 16
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 24
Latest campaign: Apr 3, 2026

Recall summary by component16

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	6	Jun 14, 2024	24V445000 22V733000 22V533000 22V365000 21V217000 21V058000
Seats	3	Mar 26, 2021	21V216000 20V673000 20V328000
Communication	2	Feb 12, 2021	21V072000 20V068000
Power train	1	Apr 3, 2026	26V216000
Back over prevention	1	Apr 8, 2022	22V232000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 13, 2021	21V961000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jun 22, 2020	20V364000
Seat belts	1	Apr 21, 2020	20V228000

Safety recalls16

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

2Fixable over the air

Apr 3, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 3, 202626V216000	Power train: driveline universal joint A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V216000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 under E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic Cabriolet, E 450 4matic Coupe, E 450 4matic Wagon Campaign NHTSA 26V216000 · Apr 3, 2026
Jun 14, 202424V445000	Electrical system: wiring An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V445000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit. Risk An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed. Filed under Amg E53 Campaign NHTSA 24V445000 · Jun 14, 2024
Sep 30, 202222V733000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V733000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks. Risk The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009. Filed under Amg E53 Campaign NHTSA 22V733000 · Sep 30, 2022
Jul 22, 202222V533000	Electrical system: wiring An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V533000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit. Risk An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010. Filed under Amg E53 Campaign NHTSA 22V533000 · Jul 22, 2022
May 20, 202222V365000	Electrical system: software A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V365000 What's wrong 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 specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system. Risk A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury. Remedy The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006. Filed under Amg E53, Amg E63, E 350, E 450 Campaign NHTSA 22V365000 · May 20, 2022
Apr 8, 202222V232000	Back over prevention: display function An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V232000 What's wrong 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 camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007. Filed under Amg E53, E 350, E 450 Campaign NHTSA 22V232000 · Apr 8, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic Cabriolet, E 450 4matic Coupe, E 450 4matic Wagon, Amg E53, Amg E63, E 350, E 450, Amg E63s, E63 Amg, E450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

24Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires	Injuries
Engine	7	29	2	0
Unknown or other	5	21	0	1
Power train	4	17	0	0
Back over prevention	4	17	0	0
Structure	3	13	0	1
Electrical system	3	13	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	2	8	0	0
Tires	2	8	0	0
Fuel system	1	4	0	0
Gasoline	1	4	0	0
Visibility	1	4	0	2
Latches/locks/linkages	1	4	0	0

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 450 4MATIC, E-Class, E-Class Cabriolet, E-Class Station Wagon.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766624
Power train
“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic. While the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly slowed down and failed to properly accelerate.”
Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752406
Engine
“My 2020 E450 has not been serviced on schedule due to Mercedes-Benz of Indianapolis and its service manger banning and blacklisting me for months.”
Filed 07/13/2026 · ODI 11749901

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2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent, 26V216000 (reported April 3, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 6 campaigns. Others: seats (3), communication (2), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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