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All cars · Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 2024

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints12NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical50%
Speed control17%
Automatic emergency braking17%
Lights17%
Steering17%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1200000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 26V281000 May 2026 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. 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.

  • 25V240000 Apr 2025 Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating.

    Risk. Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

  • 24V688000 Sep 2024 Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.

    Risk. An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

  • 24V115000 Feb 2024 Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

    Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon SW AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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