AutoUtility currently tracks 24 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Engine & Cooling issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 6 complaints (25% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 2 report one or more injuries. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class belongs to the 5th Generation (W213) platform.
- • Total NHTSA Complaints: 24 reports
- • #1 Reported Problem Area: Engine & Cooling (6 reports • 25% of submitted complaints)
- • Secondary Problem Areas: Wheels & Tires (5), Electrical System (4)
- • Crash-Citing Complaints: 0 filings
- • Fire-Citing Complaints: 0 filings
- • Complaints Reporting Injuries / Fatalities: 2 injury filings • 0 fatality filings
Most Reported Problems for 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Top automotive subsystem defect categories ranked by unique owner complaint volume in federal records
Engine & Cooling
Wheels & Tires
Electrical System
NHTSA records list 3 official safety recall campaigns for this model year involving the same broad component area:
- Campaign #24V445000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Campaign #23V574000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
- Campaign #24V100000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Powertrain & Transmission
Fuel & Propulsion System
NHTSA records list 2 official safety recall campaigns for this model year involving the same broad component area:
- Campaign #23V445000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Campaign #23V880000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recent NHTSA Owner Reports for 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"An Intoxalock ignition interlock device was installed in my 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on May 7, 2026. Following installation, the vehicle experienced repeated electrical/no-start problems and incidents in which it became immobilized and could not be moved, requiring towing. On one occasion the..."
"The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the..."
"The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "Active Lane Keeping Assistance is Inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "Emergency Braking to Begin" message displayed on the instrument..."
"While driving the vehicle in normal road conditions the car suddenly stop and activated the seat belts. This incidents has happened 4 times. The vehicle has been taken to the Mercedez-Benz service and it gas been released with no findings. I am concerned with this safety issue on my leased vehicle..."
"I am a small auto repair shop, in Houston, Texas. The driver's (left) side rear brake caliper bracket appears to be defective. The car came in with the mental to metal break wear on the driver's side, while the passenger's side brake pads still at 50% life. The break wear sensor didn't trigger the..."
Complaint History for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 57 | 5 | 6 | View 2015 Problems → |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 89 | 6 | 5 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 166 | 3 | 20 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 66 | 2 | 6 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 54 | 4 | 20 | View 2019 Problems → |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 20 | 0 | 14 | View 2020 Problems → |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 | 0 | 18 | View 2021 Problems → |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 21 | 2 | 8 | View 2022 Problems → |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Current Page | 24 | 0 | 5 | Current |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 | 3 | 0 | View 2024 Problems → |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2 | 0 | 2 | View 2025 Problems → |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2026 Problems → |
Detailed NHTSA Component Breakdown for 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 13 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Reported Injury Entries | Reported Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires NHTSA category: TIRES | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System NHTSA category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain NHTSA category: POWER TRAIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention / Camera NHTSA category: BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System NHTSA category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & Propulsion System NHTSA category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database.
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