2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:36.623Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2019: 17 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020 2021: 7 complaints 2021 7 2022: 11 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2019: 17 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020 2021: 7 complaints 2021 7 2022: 11 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2019: 17 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020 2021: 7 complaints 2021 7 2022: 11 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024

2021: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201917
20208
20217
202211
202317
20242

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Show complaint excerpts

I bought this car on 12/12/2021 and two weeks after that, the car had warning message on dashboard "Coolant too hot, stop the vehicle" On the highway -nj tunpike.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-21

Also filed under Engine

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that while stationary, the instrument panel displayed a message indicating that the vehicle had crashed. After the message was displayed, the vehicle loss motive power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-07

Engine

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine.

Wheels

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-12-18Seats20V673000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the mechanical seat adjustment range limitation for the front passenger seat and install it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020.

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    2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2021-04-08Back over prevention21V228000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, and AMG E63 vehicles. The parking control unit may fail to display the rearview camera image and cause the parking sensors to misidentify or fail to detect objects.

    Remedy: All affected vehicles are still within MBUSA's control. MBUSA will replace the parking control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-04-29Seats21V216000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040002.

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    2021-05-21Air bags, seat belts, seats21V230000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLC, CLS, AMG GT 4-door Coupe and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040016.

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    2021-06-28Back over prevention, electrical system21V354000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles.

    Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.

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    2021-07-16Seats21V406000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG S Cabriolet, E450 Cabriolet, and E53 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-09-03Air bags21V527000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-09-24Seat belts21V483000 Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 G550, AMG G63, E350, E450, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, AMG GT63, 2021-2022 CLS450, and AMG E63 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owners notified of the voluntary recall campaign by an interim letter on August 13, 2021. A final letter was mailed on September 24, 2021.

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    2022-05-09Steering22V189000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2022-07-08Communication, electrical system22V365000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

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    2022-07-15Back over prevention22V232000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

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    2023-01-20Electrical system22V733000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

  14. R
    2024-03-22Electrical system24V100000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles.

    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 at 1-800-367-6372.

Buy-smart checklist

2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V673000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 21V228000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V216000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V230000 · Air bags, seat belts, seats
  • Recall 21V354000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
  • Recall 21V406000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V527000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V483000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 22V189000 · Steering
  • Recall 22V365000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 22V232000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V733000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V100000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.