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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 10
Latest campaign: May 1, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	–	May 1, 2026	26V281000 25V865000
Power train	1	1	Dec 18, 2024	24V941000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-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 Amg E 53 E 4matic+, E 350, E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain Campaign NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 2026
Dec 12, 202525V865000	Electrical system: wiring A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V865000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front 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 inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001. Filed under Amg E 53 4matic+ Wagon Campaign NHTSA 25V865000 · Dec 12, 2025
Dec 18, 202424V941000	Power train: axle assembly Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 24V941000 What's wrong 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. Risk Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015. Filed under E 350, E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain Campaign NHTSA 24V941000 · Dec 18, 2024

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: Amg E 53 E 4matic+, E 350, E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain
Campaign: NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 2026

Dec 12, 202525V865000

Electrical system: wiring

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V865000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front 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 inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. 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 December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
Filed under: Amg E 53 4matic+ Wagon
Campaign: NHTSA 25V865000 · Dec 12, 2025

Dec 18, 202424V941000

Power train: axle assembly

Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V941000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015.
Filed under: E 350, E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain
Campaign: NHTSA 24V941000 · Dec 18, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg E 53 E 4matic+, E 350, E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain, Amg E 53 4matic+ Wagon. 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 component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Injuries
Electrical system	6	60	0
Engine	2	20	0
Unknown or other	2	20	0
Power train	1	10	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	10	1
Visibility/wiper	1	10	0
Steering	1	10	0
Suspension	1	10	0
Service brakes	1	10	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 AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon, E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“Complete loss of braking.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770931
Electrical system
“Software issue: all screens go black without warning while driving. No access to speed, car temperature, a real safety issue. It’s like driving blind complete loss of controls.”
Filed 08/12/2026 · ODI 11756403
Electrical system
“The digital instrument cluster and center infotainment display screen went completely black and blank while the vehicle was in motion.”
Filed 06/23/2026 · ODI 11746077

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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent, 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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