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Recall Campaigns
2
Federal recall campaigns
Urgent Safety Directives
1
Do Not Drive / Park Outside
Affected Subsystems
2
Electrical System, Powertrain & Transmission
Authorized Remedy
100% Free
Mandated dealer repair by law
Federal Safety Campaign Analysis

Executive Recall Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 2 official safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Electrical System, Powertrain & Transmission. NHTSA records include 1 campaign carrying an official Do Not Drive safety advisory. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class belongs to the 6th Generation (W214) platform.

VIN Specificity Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is open.
Campaign Status & Legal Rights
  • • Federal Authority: Recalls administered under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
  • • Free Dealer Remedy: Under federal law, safety defect repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers.
  • • High-Priority Warnings: 1 campaign(s) include urgent Do Not Drive or Park Outside instructions.
  • • Latest Campaign Filing: Recorded on May 1, 2026.
Federal Directives

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (2)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

🛑 DO NOT DRIVE ADVISORY — Cease operating vehicle until authorized remedy is completed.
NHTSA Campaign #24V941000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Filed: December 18, 2024

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #26V281000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Filed: May 1, 2026

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

Subsystem Scope

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

01 1 CAMPAIGN

Electrical System

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Electrical System subsystem.

1 Consumer Complaints →
02 1 CAMPAIGN

Powertrain & Transmission

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Powertrain & Transmission subsystem.

Fleet History

Recall History for Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)

Model Year NHTSA Recalls NHTSA Complaints Detailed Report
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 6 57 View 2015 Recalls →
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 5 89 View 2016 Recalls →
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 20 166 View 2017 Recalls →
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 6 66 View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 20 54 View 2019 Recalls →
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 14 20 View 2020 Recalls →
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 18 25 View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 8 21 View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 5 24 View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 0 25 View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Current Page 2 2 Current
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 0 0 View 2026 Recalls →
Consumer Checklist

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns apply to specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and manufacturing date ranges. To verify if your individual vehicle has an uncompleted safety recall:

  • Locate your 17-character VIN on the driver's side door jamb or dashboard.
  • Enter the VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
  • Contact any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealership to schedule a free remedy appointment.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 711)
Related Workstations

Related Official Reports for 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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← 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview

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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner Complaints (2) →

NHTSA defect complaints breakdown across all vehicle subsystems and recurring symptoms.

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Safety & Crash Ratings →

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns, affecting systems including Electrical System, Powertrain & Transmission.

A recall campaign listing indicates that a safety defect or noncompliance standard was determined for specific production runs of this vehicle model year.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' warnings for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Yes. Federal recall records for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class include 1 campaign with high-priority safety directives including a Do Not Drive advisory.

Urgent directives are issued when an unreasonable risk of severe injury or fire exists prior to authorized dealer repair.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database

Are recall repairs free for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge.

Federal law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) requires manufacturers and franchised dealers to provide authorized safety recall repairs at no cost to the vehicle owner. Because campaigns apply to specific production runs and option packages, vehicle owners must verify their 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm individual applicability.

Source: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301)

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Not necessarily. Model-year recall campaigns typically apply to specific vehicle production date ranges, assembly plants, or optional equipment packages.

AutoUtility's model-year records describe campaign scope; owners must check their individual 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm if an open recall applies to their specific vehicle.

Source: NHTSA VIN Lookup Service
Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database under 49 U.S.C. 30118.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.