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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 26
Latest campaign: May 1, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	4	May 1, 2026	26V281000 25V240000 24V224000 24V115000
Parking brake	1	Sep 13, 2024	24V688000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 1, 2026Latest campaign


May 1, 202626V281000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V281000 What's wrong 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. Risk An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. 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. 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 May 8, 2026. Filed under E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain Campaign NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 2026
Apr 11, 202525V240000	Electrical system: wiring Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V240000 What's wrong 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. Risk Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Filed under E 350, E 450 Campaign NHTSA 25V240000 · Apr 11, 2025
Sep 13, 202424V688000	Parking brake: electrical control module An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V688000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations. Risk An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Filed under E 350, E 450 Campaign NHTSA 24V688000 · Sep 13, 2024
Mar 22, 202424V224000	Electrical system: wiring A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V224000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E350 4Matic, E450 4Matic All-Terrain, and E450 4Matic vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will check the transmission wiring harness routing and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040007. Filed under E350, E450 Campaign NHTSA 24V224000 · Mar 22, 2024
Feb 16, 202424V115000	Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,… DetailsHide details for campaign 24V115000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail. Risk An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008. Filed under E 350, E 450 Campaign NHTSA 24V115000 · Feb 16, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain, E 350, E 450, E350, 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).

Owner complaints by component26

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

26Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	13	50	3
Unknown or other	6	23	0
Engine	3	12	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	12	0
Vehicle speed control	3	12	1
Steering	2	8	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	8	0
Exterior lighting	2	8	0
Wheels	2	8	0
Lane departure	1	4	0
Power train	1	4	0
Service brakes	1	4	1
Latches/locks/linkages	1	4	0
Seats	1	4	0
Suspension	1	4	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-Class, E-Class Wagon.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“I own a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, VIN [XXX], manufactured in XXX. I am requesting a formal safety review regarding NHTSA recall 26V073, involving potential high-voltage battery fires.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770593
Unknown or other
“The infotainment and vehicle information system randomly goes black, resets itself while driving. There are no error messages or warnings. The system reboots and the screens come back after about 10-20 seconds.”
Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752040
Steering
“The lane-keeping assist function (In-Lane control, part of the driver-assistance suite) does not turn off when commanded.”
Filed 06/25/2026 · ODI 11746468

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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent, 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 4 campaigns. Others: parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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