2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC recalls and problems

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is back over prevention.

How the 2020 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 5 E 450 4MATIC model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

78,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Apr 3, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V216000 · 24,092 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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 April 10, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Back Over Prevention1

Engine1

Fuel System1

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC, the latest from Apr 3, 2026 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention back over prevention (1), engine (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.