repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Power train
7Electrical system
6Engine
3Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Visibility
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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
2014 vs. every other B-class Electric 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-class Electric median. How we score
'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What B-class Electric owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power before the "Malfunction visit workshop" and "Stop switch engine off" messages were displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to…
Motor suddenly stopped on highway. This was extremely dangerous. Vehicle transported to Mercedes Benz, they have indicated the electric drive motor has failed. This is the second drive motor in this car that has failed in only 48K miles. We have two of these cars, same year and model. The motor has…
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, AN UNKNOWN YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING ASSISTANCE REQUIRED. THE DRIVER CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND SHORTLY AFTER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD,…
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