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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Plug-in hybridHybrid

Midsize Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA5

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid midsize car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the E350, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 120 kW AC PMSM	21	26	23 (39 MPGe blended)	43 mi electric	57	2.8 h	$3,350
E350	Hybrid	RWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	25	33	28	—	—	—	$2,750
E350 4matic	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	24	33	27	—	—	—	$2,850
E450 4matic	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	22	31	25	—	—	—	$3,100
E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon)	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	22	31	25	—	—	—	$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49019, 48498, 48499, 48185, 48198.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

▲high

Electrical System

2026050004

144,049 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-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.RiskAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V281000reported May 1, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

!critical

Suspension

2024120015

Do not drive17 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-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.RiskRear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixOwners 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V941000reported Dec 18, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

5complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 3 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Electrical System3

Unspecified2

Engine1

Visibility/Wiper1

Suspension1

Steering1

What owners describe

“Software issue: all screens go black without warning while driving. No access to speed, car temperature, a real safety issue. Itâ€™s like driving blind complete loss of controls. It was 98 degrees in Florida and suddenly the heater was blasting heat. My son, a passenger was unable to turn it off.”Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“The digital instrument cluster and center infotainment display screen went completely black and blank while the vehicle was in motion. This immediate failure blinded the driver to critical safety telemetry, including the current vehicle speed, gear positioning, and active safety warning telltales, creating an immediate…”Jun 23, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“The steering and suspension system appears to be malfunctioning. The vehicle consistently pulls to the right during normal driving and does not track straight when the steering wheel is held centered. This condition requires constant steering correction and affects vehicle stability and control. My safety and the safet…”Dec 17, 2025 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other E-Class model years

2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

1 recalls · 6 complaints

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

5 recalls · 12 complaints

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

5 recalls · 24 complaints

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

7 recalls · 21 complaints

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

19 recalls · 25 complaints

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

16 recalls · 23 complaints

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

22 recalls · 58 complaints

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

19 recalls · 64 complaints

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

20 recalls · 159 complaints

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

8 recalls · 86 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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