Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 1, 202626V281000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelAn 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
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg E 53 4matic+, Amg E 53 4matic+ Wagon, E 350, E 350 4matic, E 450 4matic, E 450 4matic All-Terrain. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 50 |
| Power train | 2 | 33 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 33 |
| Air bags | 2 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 17 |
| Structure | 1 | 17 |
| Steering | 1 | 17 |
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.
Latest reports
- Power train
“While driving my 2026 Mercedes-Benz E350 (rear-wheel drive) at approximately 40 mph, I began slowing for a traffic light.”
- Structure
“Mercedes-Benz E350 Mild Hybrid was purchased new on XXX. Vehicle had approximately 291 miles and had been owned 25 days, when incident occurred on XXX at approximately 9:30am.”
- Steering
“1. Car's computer abruptly shutdown all controls/systems when lightly applying brake to stop at yellow light.”
Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years
- 20261 recall6 complaints
- 20253 recalls10 complaints
- 20245 recalls12 complaints
- 20235 recalls24 complaints
- 20228 recalls23 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2026 C-Class1 recall4 complaints
- 2026 GLE-Class3 recalls9 complaints
- 2026 GLC-Class3 recalls10 complaints
- 2026 CLE-Class1 recall3 complaints
- 2025 Sprinter2 recalls4 complaints
- 2025 S-Class3 recalls2 complaints
- 2023 CLA-Class1 recall6 complaints
- 2023 Metris4 recalls2 complaints
- 2023 CLS-Class3 recalls3 complaints
- 2025 GLS-Class1 recall10 complaints
- 2015 GLK-Class6 recalls133 complaints
- 2025 GLA-Class1 recall4 complaints
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 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 is the most common complaint about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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