The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is associated with 2 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER, accounting for 1 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 18 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, and 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 28 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 60 MPGe (23 MPG on gasoline) with up to 50 miles of electric driving range. All-electric variants deliver up to 94 MPGe with an estimated range of 308 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class belongs to the 6th generation (W214) E-Class platform spanning model years 2024–2026.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 2 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 / 50%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 21–28 MPG (18 variants • PHEV up to 60 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| EQE 350 Plus 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 94 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 308 mi | $800 / yr |
| EQE 350 Plus (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 98 MPGe | 87 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 302 mi | $800 / yr |
| EQE 350 4matic 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 87 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 86 MPGe | 267 mi | $900 / yr |
| EQE 350 4matic (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 84 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 253 mi | $950 / yr |
| E350 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| E350 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| E450 4matic Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| GLE450e 4matic Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 57 MPGe (21 MPG) | 63 MPGe (26 MPG) | 60 MPGe (23 MPG) | 50 mi EV (450 mi total) | $3,300 / yr |
| AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 54 MPGe (21 MPG) | 65 MPGe (26 MPG) | 59 MPGe (23 MPG) | 43 mi EV (410 mi total) | $3,300 / yr |
| GLE350 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| GLE350 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| GLE450 4matic Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / 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.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 308 miles on a single battery charge.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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.
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Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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