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All cars · Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 2022

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints18NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical28%
Steering17%
Fuel system, gasoline17%
Wheels11%
Automatic emergency braking11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1820100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V880000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

    Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

  • 23V445000 Jun 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C 4WDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

YouTube repair topics

199 videos about the 2017–2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 76.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service3542K
Timing chain & engine1132K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019522240,113Seat belts
2020361027,102Engine
2021811820,947Electrical
2022–18–Electrical
2023–24–Tires
2024–12–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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