2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
57
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
175.4
Severity index
Severity index 175.4 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranks 13 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 91% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 22.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 15.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 15.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 14.0% |
| STEERING | 7 | 12.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 12.3% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 8.8% |
| WHEELS | 4 | 7.0% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 13 of 57 complaints (22.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.