NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz

Data refreshed July 12, 2026

Complaints

24,224

Active records

Recalls

591

Active records

TSBs

4,121

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

35

Injuries

1,166

Crashes

1,096

Fires

727

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

6,647

Operating state

5,299

Reporting mechanism

3,883

Safety restraint issue

2,834

Fluid issue

2,368

Smell

2,116

Engine behavior

1,816

Braking behavior

1,663

Performance issue

1,609

Thermal issue

1,489

Driver assistance issue

1,424

Noise

1,268

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,196

Steering behavior

976

Starting behavior

954

Electrical issue

886

Safety restraint behavior

877

Access/entry issue

797

Lighting behavior

782

Recent change

735

Vibration/harshness

692

Ride/handling behavior

586

Powering on/off behavior

355

Infotainment behavior

306

HVAC behavior

167

Wiper/washer behavior

121

Electrified system issue

111

Communication/network issue

31

Charging behavior

15

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

C300

4,161

2

E350

2,505

3

E320

1,462

4

ML350

1,039

5

C250

932

6

GLK350

909

7

C230

856

8

ML320

836

9

E500

758

10

GLC300

686

11

E55 AMG

647

12

C350

564

13

E550

542

14

S550

504

15

300E

497

Browse all Mercedes-Benz models

All Mercedes-Benz models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Fire

Vehicle subframe corrosion (manufacturer extended warranty offered). Rear brake lines corroded/leaking. Vehicle leaks fuel; steel fuel line corroded. Vehicle has about 105k miles. Minor fire started when yard maintenance came in contact with fuel saturated ground where vehicle had been parked/moved out of the way just prior. With rear suspension subframe springs corroded, vehicle bottom can contact road surface while driving, scraping steel exhaust with fuel present. EXTREMELY…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 350+

Filed Jul 8, 2026


As i was driving on the interstate, i heard a gunshot-like explosion and the sunroof glass broke. Glass shards fell into the car. I had to slow down to 30 mph and exit the interstate. There was no obvious road debris or cars around me at the time of the incident. I drove the car to the dealership where it is for repair

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jul 8, 2026


The rear lift gate closes unexpectedly when standing behind the vehicle and loading or unloading the cargo area. The keyless soft close activates even though there is no foot movement, or when there is minimal movement. This happens without warning. On several occasions this has happened to me, and also to my wife. It has caused minor bruises, but more importantly we are both older and it has been difficult extricating ourselves and reaching the control to raise the gate again. While there have…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Description of Incident:The electronic ignition module suffered a sudden failure due to unsealed manufacturer water intrusion, leaving the vehicle completely stranded with an immediate safety hazard. Component failed & available for inspection: Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) module / Ignition Control Module. Yes, it is available for inspection. Safety risk: The sudden failure causes an immediate safety hazard by leaving the vehicle completely stranded with no way to shift the transmission…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC

Filed Jul 6, 2026


PRIORITY COMPLAINT: MANUFACTURER RECALL OBSTRUCTION & COERCIVE SAFETY WAIVER INDUCEMENT. My vehicle is actively subject to NHTSA Campaign 26V073 for a severe high-voltage battery defect causing an immediate fire hazard while parked or operating. Because the manufacturer has no immediate remedy available, I filed an administrative buyback request due to the extreme danger of driving the car. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has formally blocked my safety relief by deceptively citing irrelevant…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The front passenger seat belt, after a hard break, it released and never retracted

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The a/c unit failed and is available for inspection upon request. Being in an over-heated car can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. I was nauseous and dizzy while driving, putting myself and my passengers at risk. Upon taking my car to a independent service dealer, it was revealed that their is a leak and the evaporator must be replaced. It has not been inspected by a Mercedes dealer yet. No warning messages.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 350+

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 75 MPH, the panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered without warning, producing a loud booming sound. The contact's husband pulled over and inspected the vehicle before driving back to the residence. There were no other vehicles or objects nearby to cause external impact. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a repair estimate was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 550

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound when making a right turn, and an abnormal ticking sound at startup. There was no warning light illuminated. Another driver informed the contact that the front passenger-side wheel was loose and followed the contact to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sway bar needed to be replaced; however, the sway…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed Jul 6, 2026


While traveling at highway speeds, the digital instrument cluster suffered a sudden, complete power loss and went entirely black for approximately 5 seconds before rebooting. Component failed: Digital instrument cluster / dashboard display. It is available for inspection. Safety risk: Complete loss of critical data (speedometer, vehicle status) at high speed. It caused immediate driver confusion over whether the vehicle had stalled or lost propulsion, creating an acute risk of a high-speed…

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Updated July 12, 2026. Refreshed nightly.