2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,276miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,276 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is an electric vehicle. When slowing down the paddle shifters can be used to put the car in 'd-' mode, for more aggressive engine braking. This increases the rate of decl without using the mechanical brakes. This has worked well for four years and 65,000 miles. Today there was a 'one time' malfunction. I did the usual 'd-' 'down shift' to slowdown from 30 MPH, in traffic, for red light. The car did not aggressively slow down and I applied the brakes. I noticed the car need excessive break pedal pressure to make what should be a normal stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182457, filed 2019-02, 65,000 miles“Extremely dangerous sudden loss of power while driving 70+ MPH on busy highway. Was almost involved in a serious traffic collision because it a stopped in the road. Attempts to restart the vehicle failed. Could not get the vehicle out of park and was unable to switch it into neutral to roll the vehicle out of the lane of high speed traffic. The inability to get the vehicle into neutral further compromised my safety and the safety of other drivers on the highway. Main low voltage 12v battery died soon after incident and created an issue for tow truck operator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10906967, filed 2016-09, 43,276 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 40% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
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.
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