The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is associated with 57 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 9 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 16 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.5L 6-Cyl hybrid, 3.5l 6-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 4.7l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 25 MPG combined. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class belongs to the 4th generation (W212) E-Class platform spanning model years 2015–2016.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 57 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Air Bags (9 / 16%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 20–25 MPG (16 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
20–25MPG
16 EPA certified variants (3.5L 6-Cyl hybrid, 3.5l 6-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 4.7l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
57
57 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
6
6 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
E400 Hybrid Hybrid 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 24 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E350 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E350 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E400 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E400 Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E400 4matic Coupe 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E400 Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
E350 4matic (wagon) 3.5L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
E400 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
E400 4matic (station wagon) 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
E550 Coupe 4.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
E550 Convertible 4.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2 DR 4WD —
SW 4WD 9.9%
4 DR 4WD 9.9%
Cabrio 2 DR 4WD —
Hybrid 4 DR RWD 9.9%
2 DR RWD —
SW RWD 9.9%
4 DR RWD 9.9%
Cabrio 2 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Summary of 57 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
57
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 9 complaints
Service Brakes 5 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
Structure & Body 4 complaints
Wheels & Hubs 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems & component breakdown (26 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 Active Recall
Affected Component: COMMUNICATION

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
NHTSA Campaign #17V627000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
NHTSA Campaign #17V177000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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