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Mercedes-Benz E250Model year report

2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,768miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
—not in EPA data

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,768 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 126 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Body and structure 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

Other or unknown: “Cluster showed inoperative malfunction on the interstate and car accelerator faulted to 2 mph. A Tractor trailer came close to hitting me. Pulled over. Police escorted off and was towed to dealer. They first installed a new gas pedal but did not work. Now they said it is the harness electrical wiring tans the plug connector to the accelerator pedal that needs replacement. There is a bulletin on this with model year 2016-2019 only. They should include 2015 model as well. Very dangerous that could be fatal or seriously injured. This I happened to. 2015 Mercedes E Class.”

NHTSA complaint #11523510, filed 2023-05

Body and structure: “Panoramic Sunroof bonding and bolts loose causing constant horrific cracking/clanking sounds due to shifting of glass. Possible frame and airbag damage, possible glass falling, possible injury/accident/death. Can cause issues with airbags deploying and water leaks. Mercedes mechanic said it's the worst case/noise he has heard in any Mercedes. Same make/year/model has been recalled in other plants. Also, walnut trim has faded tremendously.”

NHTSA complaint #11660857, filed 2025-05

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 79,537 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,768 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017120201202112023120251
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 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250. 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 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4535 · 9.9% risk
E-Class · wagon 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4535 · 9.9% risk
E-Class · wagon RWD★★★★☆4 / 4535 · 9.9% risk
E-Class · sedan RWD★★★★☆4 / 4535 · 9.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: 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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 → · 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. 126 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 126 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015548,76854——Not enough data
2014720,00034——Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz E250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,768 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 79,537 miles; 50% 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.

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.