Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-224 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2025. Updated daily.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…
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.
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
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Active Emergency Assistance Imperative" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a software update was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.