2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC recalls and problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

Do not drive warning. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done. Affected campaign: 24V941000.

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 E 450 4MATIC model years — 4th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

8,726median 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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2 recalls

Electrical System

May 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Power Train

Dec 18, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V941000 · 17 vehicles

Do not drive

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Service Brakes1

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

2025 vs. other Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC, the latest from May 1, 2026 (electrical system). 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC?

1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.