2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class over 12 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most E-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (13 of 57), then Electrical system (9) and Service brakes (8). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 3 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
The 2014 E-Class has 304 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2016 has 89 complaints, 7 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (57 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"NHTSA Complaint Vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas Fuel Pump Filter Housing Defective Know Manufacture defect -Fuel pooling under rear seat causing fumes in cabin. Health and fire risk. Request investigation and…"
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"2015 E3350 SMELLS GAS INSIDE CABIN, A MECHANIC DETECTED A FUEL LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC PUMP THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. 70000 MILES NO WARNING LIGHTS"
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"The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated.…"
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"On [XXX] I went out and started my car and it said. Power steering was my function so I turned it off and tried it again. And it said the same thing. Power steering malfunction read the owner's menu which I did is said…"
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"Rear brake lines rusted out on top of rear subframe which is rusting out and caused immediate brake failure . Our lives and the lives of other were at risk because we were driving on highway and suddenly brakes went to…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW RWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 4 DR RWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
For 2014 E350 sedans, NHTSA campaign 16V-899 covers certain 2014-2016 E350 vehicles (with SL, S-Class, and other models): the electric power steering control unit may have improperly soldered contacts, which can cause loss of power-steering assist or a fire risk even when parked; dealers replace the EPS control unit. Campaign 19V-010 names certain 2014 E350 coupe/cabrio and related models for a Takata passenger frontal air bag inflator that may explode and send metal fragments into the cabin; dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag module. Confirm open campaigns by VIN under trim strings such as E350.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class over 12 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most E-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (13 of 57), then Electrical system (9) and Service brakes (8). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 3 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 E-Class has 304 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2016 has 89 complaints, 7 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
Has the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with NHTSA.
What generation is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
W213 generation (2017-2023).
What oil does a US Mercedes-Benz E-Class typically take?
Generation notes list MB-approved 0W-40 full synthetic for common US E350/E300 fills; confirm the approval sheet in the manual.
What tire sizes does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class use?
Sizes vary widely by chassis and trim; W213 E300 pages span about 225/55R17 to 245/40R19.