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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The driver-side seat belt retractor on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 (W213) has failed to fully retract, leaving significant slack across the driver's chest and lap. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has diagnosed the issue as a failed seat belt motor. This component is part of the vehicle's electronic PRE-SAFE system. Because the belt no longer retracts into its stowed position or maintains tension, the vehicle is in a state of non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209 (Seat Belt Assemblies). …”

NHTSA complaint #11715242, filed 2026-02

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Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018313%

Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400

Other or unknown
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology