2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
69.6
Severity index
Severity index 69.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 | 30.4% |
| TIRES | 5 | 21.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 17.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 13.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 13.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 8.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 4.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 4.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 7 of 23 complaints (30.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
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.