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Mercedes-Benz B 250EModel year report

2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
16,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
84 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 85 city / 82 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (55% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (10) and electrical system (8). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While stopped in traffic, the vehicle automatically shifted to neutral with no warning or notification. Happened twice within an hour during stop and go traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #11078964, filed 2018-03, 12,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving a notice to park the car and call for maintenance came up then while I was trying to get to safe stopping point the car went on to neutral and shut down while I was at speed. I turned the car back on and moved it to safety and called for roadside assistance”

NHTSA complaint #11630844, filed 2024-12

Fuel system: “I was on a busy street and my car failed to move. I got a message stating do not start the car until you contact the dealer. After getting the car to Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead they told me that the drive motor is leaking coolant and is shorting itself out. This is an electric car - a 2017 Mercedes Benz B250e. After doing some research I found that this is a common issue with this model and that Mercedes knows about it.”

NHTSA complaint #11465948, filed 2022-05

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 27,000 miles.

20%0–1040%10–2520%25–5020%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 16,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2017201820228202320242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
B250e FWDElectricsingle-speed858284 MPGe$900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz B 250E

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20172016,0003—84 MPGe—Rising

All Mercedes-Benz B 250E model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (55% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 10.

Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E (B250e, Electric) at 84 MPGe combined, 85 city and 82 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 27,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.