Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Mercedes-Benz E550

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2015 Mercedes-Benz E550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:53:23.239Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2015: 2 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	0
2006	2
2007	37
2008	15
2009	4
2010	68
2011	61
2012	17
2013	16
2014	16
2015	2
2016	1
2017	2

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-06

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-12-06Air bags17V627000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

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2020-04-24Defect petitionClosed 2020-10-09 Rear brake line failure

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
Recall 19V787000 · Communication

FAQ

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 have?: 3 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.