Mercedes-Benz B 250E Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz B 250E (2017–2017) that have at least 5 complaints. 2017 has the most, with 20. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All B 250E model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 16,000 | 3 | 58 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine11 29%
- Transmission and drivetrain10 26%
- Electrical system8 21%
- Fuel system5 13%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.6%
- Suspension1 2.6%
- Seat belts1 2.6%
- Other or unknown1 2.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2017: “When trying to leave a shopping complex in my Mercedes Benz B250e, the vehicle suddenly just wouldn't move in either drive or reverse. All instruments looked normal, there were no warnings or messages on the console, and the vehicle was fully charged, but the electric motor just would not engage even though the transmission was engaged. The vehicle was towed to the nearness Mercedes Benz dealership in Littleton, where they diagnosed the problem simply as a failed electric drive . …”
NHTSA complaint #11468355, filed 2022-06, 16,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology