NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

Complaints

24,253

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

1,168

Crashes

1,098

Fires

727

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

6,658

Operating state

5,308

Reporting mechanism

3,890

Safety restraint issue

2,835

Fluid issue

2,369

Smell

2,117

Engine behavior

1,819

Braking behavior

1,666

Performance issue

1,613

Thermal issue

1,489

Driver assistance issue

1,424

Noise

1,270

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,197

Steering behavior

976

Starting behavior

954

Electrical issue

886

Safety restraint behavior

878

Access/entry issue

797

Lighting behavior

782

Recent change

735

Vibration/harshness

694

Ride/handling behavior

588

Powering on/off behavior

357

Infotainment behavior

307

HVAC behavior

168

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

4,163

2

E350

2,509

3

E320

1,462

4

ML350

1,040

5

C250

932

6

GLK350

910

7

C230

856

8

ML320

830

9

E500

758

10

GLC300

688

11

E55 AMG

647

12

C350

564

13

E550

539

14

300E

507

15

S550

504

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.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My vehicle steering wheel completely disengaged/malfunctioned when driving home. The steering wheel continuously rotates however there is no shifting of wheels. This is hazardous as I had to brake the car and call roadside assistance. It is currently at the Mercedes dealership and will be inspected tomorrow. The car displayed the following error after the steering malfunctioned: ESP® is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction. The brake system…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Rear subframe rotted / corroded. Rear brake lines rotted and rear springs broken from corrosion . Mercedes refuses to address the issues under warranty except the subframe issue . Almost crashed on i-84 with child in vehicle due to rear control arm being rotted from subframe .

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500

Filed Jul 21, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Front crash with no airbag deployment and no emergency braking. Currently at The Metal Shop in Warm Springs Va. Told by insurance it is totaled. Sustained mild concussion from head trauma. Head hit steering wheel. I notice many Sprinters for sale for parts after similar front end collisions. No warning lights.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

Filed Jul 21, 2026


While braking from highway speeds or any other speed, the vehicle becomes unstable and pulls to the left, making it difficult to maintain control. During hard braking, the vehicle does not track straight and requires steering correction to remain in its lane, creating a significant safety hazard. To diagnose the problem, the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. An alignment was performed, and the suspension and braking systems were inspected. The mechanic determined that the rear…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My vehicle's infotainment system both center console and dashbboard went completely black 2 weeks after I purchased the car in August of 2025. The vehicle was in the shop for a week and a half, and they finally fixed the issue. The vehicle at the time was bought used with about 2,200 miles on it at time of purchase. Now in July of 2026, exactly one year from the day i bought the car, with only 9,500 miles on it, we are having the same issue again with both the dashboard and center console going…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220

Filed Jul 20, 2026


I was driving home from work down the hwy, when the sun visor shade fell down and hit me in the head and covered my face, temporarily blinding me, like a blanket was pulled over my face. It's very difficult to see the road or other drivers when you are blinded at 70mph! Car only had 15,500 miles on it...

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC

Filed Jul 19, 2026


There is a recall associated with this model that causes catastrophic stoppage without any ability to drive. My vehicle VIN does not have a recall according to your site. Despite this, my vehicle catastrophically stopped multiple times. It was repaired at least three times and still stopped in the middle of the highway. My partner and I were stopped on I-85S with no ability to move, honk, put on hazards. Cars zoomed past at full speed. I called 911 as we braced for impact. We are lucky to be…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jul 19, 2026


DRIVING A 2024 MERCEDES C300 ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE IN THE LEFT LANE AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. WHILE THE VEHICLE SLOWED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE OUTSIDE LANE WHERE IT STOPPED. I CALLED MERCEDES EMERGENCY WHO SUGGESTED WAITING A WHILE AND TRY STARTING THE VEHICLE . AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALERS COMPUTER ACKNOWLEDGED THE STOPPAGE AND AFTER THREE WEEKS AND 500 MILES DRIVEN BY THE DEALER WAS NOT…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jul 18, 2026


The vehicle presented multiple warnings/errors before shutting down on the street in traffic on June 23, 2026. Warnings such as Collision Detected, Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning Inoperative, PRE-SAFE Inoperative, System Failure Detected, Service Required Do Not Shift Gear, along with various lights on the dashboard which includes the Check Engine Light. The vehicle was towed to local Mercedes Benz dealership which reported the issue was with a drive train module that required a software…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C220

Filed Jul 18, 2026


The sunroof panel being cracked on this car is a well known and documented issue. There have been several recalls for it just not on my specific model. Yet I’m just like them, stuck with a broken in half sunroof panel that let water seep in and ruin my sunroof twice now, and the only fix is to pay $4500. This is insanely high for the small panel I’m talking about.

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.