2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (7), Engine (6), Power Train (3).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 35% |
| Engine | 6 | 30% |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 5% |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-08
Engine misfires, lower engine power, and a lit check engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Mercedes-Benz issued an Emission Service Campaign (No. 2021070006, internal code 21P1590208) to replace out-of-spec ignition coils on 657 vehicles from model year 2021, including the E-Class. My VIN was not included in the recall ca...
Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-08
Vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan (W213) VIN: [XXX] While operating the vehicle, the diagnostic system displayed the fault code P240200 related to the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP). The warning message indicated a “positive short circuit” in the fuel vapor leak diagnosis pump control circuit. The ma...
Power Train - filed 2026-01-04
With the car only have about 15,000 miles the transmission has failed . I have seen there have been recalls of other models with similar complaints of transmission failure .
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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.