repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-880 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
2Wheels
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Service brakes
1Power train
1Engine
1Steering
1Structure
1Forward collision avoidance
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 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 · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…
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
2022 vs. every other E 450 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 E 450 median. How we score
'06'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What E 450 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle is affected by NHTSA Campaign 24V-207 (48V Ground Connection). The factory-defective loose ground connection caused severe electrical resistance, which fried the sensitive internal electronics of the 48V electric A/C compressor. The Mercedes-Benz dealership is refusing to acknowledge…
Twice within a year a "48 voltage battery malfunction" warning appeared on my dashboard. Then a red warning light appears and I had about 30 seconds to find a safe place to pull over as loss of power causes deceleration of the vehicle. The cause, according to the diagnostic test performed by 2…
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated that on three occasions the driver's side front seat independently adjusted when the vehicle was started. On another occasion, the vehicle started by independently. Additionally, the head-up projected display moved up the windshield…
Own a 2022 E 450?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.