2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
31.6
Severity index
Severity index 31.6 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 36.8% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 31.6% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | 15.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 10.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 10.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 10.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 5.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 5.3% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 7 of 19 complaints (36.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
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.