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Model year 2018 · Mercedes-Benz

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 19 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most recent was reported on April 3, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG E43, AMG E63, AMG E63S, E 300, E 400, E 400 4MATIC, E 400 4MATIC CABRIOLET, E 400 4MATIC COUPE, E 400 4MATIC WAGON, E43 AMG, E63S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V216000April 3, 2026Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint
25V023000January 17, 2025Tires
22V232000April 8, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V217000March 26, 2021Electrical System › Starter Assembly
21V072000February 12, 2021Communication
21V058000February 5, 2021Communication › Auto Crash Notification
20V449000July 31, 2020Electrical System › Software
20V048000January 27, 2020Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
19V788000November 1, 2019Seat Belts
19V676000September 23, 2019Structure › Body
19V130000February 26, 2019Seats
18V872000December 7, 2018Steering
18V850000November 29, 2018Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack
18V725000October 15, 2018Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
18V609000September 11, 2018Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
18V515000August 3, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V513000August 3, 2018Child Seat › Latch Strap
18V207000March 29, 2018Seats
18V150000March 6, 2018Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Seats (4) · Communication (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Steering (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Child Seat (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V216000

Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

Report received by NHTSA
April 3, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,092 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Not reported – December 18, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400 4MATIC, E 400 4MATIC CABRIOLET, E 400 4MATIC COUPE, E 400 4MATIC WAGON

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V216000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V023000Manufacturer no. 2025010008

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
January 17, 2025
Owner notification
March 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
165 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Safety risk

Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V023000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V232000Manufacturer no. 2022060007

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2022
Owner notification
July 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
126,443 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400

Defect summary

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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V232000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V217000Manufacturer no. 2021040013

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
March 26, 2021
Owner notification
May 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
493 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S

Components: Electrical System › Starter Assembly; Electrical System › Wiring

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.

Safety risk

Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V217000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V072000Manufacturer no. 2021030005

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
February 12, 2021
Owner notification
March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
67 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63, E 300, E 400

Components: Communication; Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

Safety risk

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V072000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V058000Manufacturer no. 2021020025

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,292,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E43, AMG E63, E 300, E 400

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V058000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V449000Manufacturer no. 2020080015

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2020
Owner notification
September 8, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 300, E 400

Components: Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone.

Safety risk

Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V449000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V048000Manufacturer no. 2020020023

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA
January 27, 2020
Owner notification
March 20, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,518 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63, AMG E63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V048000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V788000Manufacturer no. 2020020017

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
March 13, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
29,720 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
June 2, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S, E 300, E 400, E43 AMG

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.

Safety risk

The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V788000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V676000Manufacturer no. 2019090008

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2019
Owner notification
October 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,765 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
October 6, 2016 – January 9, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400, E63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagon, 2017-2018 E400 4MATIC Wagon, and 2018-2019 E63S 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The rear spoiler may detach.

Safety risk

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-849. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V676000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V130000Manufacturer no. 2019040007

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
February 26, 2019
Owner notification
July 12, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,637 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
August 14, 2015 – June 23, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

Safety risk

If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners. Owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

Source: NHTSA recall 19V130000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V872000Manufacturer no. 2018120010

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
December 7, 2018
Owner notification
January 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
May 17, 2018 – May 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe and one C300 4Matic Coupe. The steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.

Safety risk

If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling and lock it correctly if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V872000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V850000Manufacturer no. 2019080012

Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack

Report received by NHTSA
November 29, 2018
Owner notification
August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,373 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
January 2, 2018 – October 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 300, E 400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

Safety risk

A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V850000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V725000Manufacturer no. 2018110002

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables

Report received by NHTSA
October 15, 2018
Owner notification
November 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,073 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
August 22, 2017 – November 23, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 300

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.

Safety risk

If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018110002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V725000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V609000Manufacturer no. 2018090013

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2018
Owner notification
October 31, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
June 2, 2017 – August 3, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.

Safety risk

If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment range, and if needed, install a mechanical adjustment range limitation or update the seat control unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090013.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V609000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V515000Manufacturer no. 2018100004

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
August 3, 2018
Owner notification
November 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
345 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
July 28, 2017 – April 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S, E 300, E 400, E43 AMG

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.

Safety risk

If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V515000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V513000Manufacturer no. 2018080015

Child Seat › Latch Strap

Report received by NHTSA
August 3, 2018
Owner notification
September 28, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
October 30, 2017 – November 2, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) in these vehicles may not have been properly installed. As a result, in the event of a crash, the ISOFIX console may partially detach from the car body.

Safety risk

If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ISOFIX console, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080015.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V513000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V207000Manufacturer no. 2018040007

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 29, 2018
Owner notification
June 8, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,088 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
April 11, 2017 – August 11, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
E 400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe, 2018 E400 Coupe and E400 4Matic Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

Safety risk

If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatbacks, replacing the seatbacks lock, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018040007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V207000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V150000Manufacturer no. 2018060001

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA
March 6, 2018
Owner notification
July 6, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
99 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
September 4, 2017 – January 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG E63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats. The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.

Safety risk

The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V150000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 6, 2026.