Mercedes-Benz B 250E problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz B 250E (2014–2017).

Complaints
25
Recalls
5
Model years
4
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz B 250E model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz B 250E model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 B 250E180003Engine
2016 B 250E30002Engine
2015 B 250E30003Seats & Seat Belts
2014 B 250E10003Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz B 250E problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    14 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz B 250E received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz B 250E recalls

  • Recall 21V229000Apr 1, 20214,992 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 15V655000Oct 14, 20152,618 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology