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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 24 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
24
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
NHTSA #23V445000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024,…
NHTSA #23V880000
🔧 Electrical System: Adas: Blindspot: Sensors
Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for…
NHTSA #23V574000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…
NHTSA #24V100000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be…
NHTSA #24V445000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
5
Tires
5
Power Train
4
Electrical System
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Service Brakes
1
Back Over Prevention
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 167 complaints 2018 71 complaints 2019 59 complaints 2020 24 complaints 2021 25 complaints 2022 23 complaints 2023 24 complaints 2024 27 complaints 2025 10 complaints 2026 6 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 5 recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are: Engine, Tires, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safe to buy?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mercedes-Benz E-Class should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are: 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.