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2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250eProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts20
Engine10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2019 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 17V-627 · Oct 6, 2017 · 495,290 vehicles · 402,593 repaired

Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other B 250e year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B 250e median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What B 250e owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Immediate Attention Required Dear To Whom it may Concern, I am writing to urgently express serious safety concerns with the vehicle I recently [purchased/test drove/had serviced]. Seat Belt Malfunction: The children’s seat belts are not retracting properly, posing a…
Complaint 11694260 · Oct 18, 2025

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