repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 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 June 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine
4Power train
4Tires
3Electrical system
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Back over prevention
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 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
Blindspot: sensors
Risk. Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase 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
2023 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn. In addition, a malfunction error message illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the…
While driving, malfunction warning flashed on dash, followed by 48v malfunction warning, then engine coolant overheat warning. The car then went into limp mode and finally stopped completely. Luckily this occurred on a residential street and not on a high speed freeway - the car gave very little…
This has happened once before and I reported it then. This time I was stopped at a stop light and when I pressed the accelerator to go when the light turned green, the engine was off and would not go. The screen only said "malfunction" and no error codes (as before). I pressed the start button to…
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