2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (13), Electrical System (9), Unknown Or Other (9).

Key takeaways

  • 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags1323%
Electrical System916%
Unknown Or Other916%
Service Brakes814%
Steering712%
Structure712%
Engine59%
Wheels47%
Fuel/Propulsion System24%
Visibility24%
Tires24%
Suspension24%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD4/54/55/55/5
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW RWD4/54/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-07

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 recall/Safety consideration. -Service Center inspection Video Confirmation -Requested Goodwill and Rep...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-02-05

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

Steering - filed 2025-12-29

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. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact relate...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.