2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2024. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What B-class Electric owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Drive unit failed. Manufacturer's Faulty coolant seal. Coolant leaked into engine, Dashboard displayed "Workshop" warning about 2-3 times before breakdown.
On 4/19/22 while driving my Mercedes B250e, I received a 'check coolant level' warning message, followed closely by 'without starting engine again, consult workshop' and then 'stop, switch engine off'. All messages appeared in less than 30 minutes time, and then my engine completely shut off while…
2021-11-29, 10a PST. The "check coolant level" warning appeared while I was driving westbound on the 210 freeway in Glendale, California. As I took the exit to La Crescenta Ave, another alert appeared that there was a sudden "malfunction: visit workshop" warning. As I was trying to turn off on a…
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