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Mercedes-Benz E 450Model year report

2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
600miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid RWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by tires (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 600 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 174 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 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: “I had just left home and was about two blocks from my house when the engine stopped running and the word “malfunction” appeared on the display. It would not restart until I hit the off button and then I restarted it. Definite safety issue if I had been on the freeway or a busy street.”

NHTSA complaint #11551242, filed 2023-10

Tires: “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 driving a little faster and fortunately there was no other damage to the car or other persons. In each case, I hit a small pothole, and the tire blew out, flat to the ground. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696441, filed 2025-10

Transmission and drivetrain: “My first incident was on July 17, 2023, the transmission shifted from drive to neutral, with out me touching the gear shift lever in any way. My safety and any passengers I have in this car, could be at risk, at this point I was going about 40 MPH, going into a gradual curve, entering a Entrance to 95 north, I had slowed down to the entrance ramp speed, this is when the transmission went from Drive to Neutral, with out me touching the gear shift lever. I had a appointment at Quirk Auto Park, there service dept. …”

NHTSA complaint #11551450, filed 2023-10

Electrical system: “My 2023 Mercedes 450E car was purchased on June 11, 2023 and has 1,750 miles. On 2 to 3 different occasions, I was stopped at a light waiting to make a left turn, fortunately my light was red and not a green permitting turning, which would have meant I would have pulled up and into the cross section to prepare to turn; I pushed the gas in the drive position and large red malfunction letters displayed across the dashboard and the car just revved. I put it in park and then drive postion a few times and had the same result. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558119, filed 2023-12

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 300 and 15,500 miles.

60%0–1020%10–2520%25–500%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: 600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20232024202562026
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
E-Class · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.7% risk
E-Class · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E450 4matic AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic233126$3,150
E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon) AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic212824$3,400
E450 4matic Convertible AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic222924$3,400
E450 4matic Coupe AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic213024$3,400
E450 Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic222925$3,300
E450 Coupe RWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic233025$3,300

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 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 → · 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. 174 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 174 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E 450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023176004525—Too new
2022114005525—Not enough data
202171,00014525—Not enough data
2020941,0007523—Not enough data
2019177,20012523—Rising

All Mercedes-Benz E 450 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by tires with 4.

Has the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 (E450 Convertible, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 600 miles and the middle half falls between 300 and 15,500 miles; 100% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.