The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 236,298 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.
Consequence
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V5740002023-08-11880 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
Consequence
Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
6
POWER TRAIN
4
TIRES
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints25
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz e-class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the…”
“The contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz e450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "active lane keeping assistance is inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "emergency braking to begin" message displayed on the instrument…”
“The contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz e450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a yellow "active lane keeping assistance is inoperable" message was displayed, followed by a red "emergency braking to begin" message displayed on the instrument…”
“Re: continental pro contact gx ssr moe 245/40 r19 98 h m+s original factory installed mercedes e450 tires. I had 3 blowouts from hitting small potholes on 3 different tires in 1.5 years. These are complete immediate blowout going completely flat on impact. It could have very dangerous if I were…”
“Re: continental pro contact gx ssr moe 245/40 r19 98 h m+s original factory installed mercedes e450 tires. I had 3 blowouts from hitting small potholes on 3 different tires in 1.5 years. These are complete immediate blowout going completely flat on impact. It could have very dangerous if I were…”
“The contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz e450 convertible equipped with continental tires, tire line: procontact gx ssr, tire size: 245/40/r19, dot number: 16yof989f4623. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bumpy road surface, the front driver's side tire experienced…”
“My vehicle is equipped with a camera system which, when in reverse gear, displays objects/people behind the vehicle and, when going forward to park, displays objects/vehicles ahead. For the first 11 months of ownership, the system has worked properly. For the last 6 months the system has worked…”
“While driving, malfunction warning flashed on dash, followed by 48v malfunction warning, then engine coolant overheat warning. The car then went into limp mode and finally stopped completely. Luckily this occurred on a residential street and not on a high speed freeway - the car gave very little…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 as of
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