2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls and problems

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has 5 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
12
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls

Recall 24V-100: Electrical System

Reported Feb 9, 2024 · 12,191 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

Risk: An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.

Recall 23V-880: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Recall 23V-445: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jun 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Recall 22V-733: Electrical System

Reported Sep 30, 2022 · 19,968 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

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.

Fix: Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

Recall 22V-189: Steering

Reported Mar 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Wheels2
Service Brakes2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 6, 2026
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 this collateral damage and is forcing me to pay out-of-pocket for an electrical failure caused directly by a recalled Defect , service code U016B00 (Communication with control unit 'Electric A/C compressor' has a malfunction. the definitive technical proof that my vehicle is experiencing the exact…
Wheels · reported Mar 16, 2026
When turning the steering to maximum wheel camber, the wheel rims roll over the sidewall of the OEM low-profile Pirelli tires, damaging the tires and causing bubbling in the sidewall. This happens at a negligible speed, such as exiting a parking space. This vehicle is 3+ years old with 15k miles. Low-profile tires appear to be incompatible with the steering design.
Electrical System · reported Dec 9, 2024
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 different Mercedes dealerships, is that a software update is needed. A know of no situation where the machine crashes first then you're told to update its software. I am concerned that this will unexpectedly happen again and possibly on a road where pulling over to a shoulder may not be possible in the…
Structure · reported Aug 31, 2024
An underbody splash shield (one of three, I believe), covering the transmission (the middle of the three) detached at highway speed and fell off the vehicle. This caused the leading edge of another shield to detach, which then, due to air flow, began dragging the highway. It was quite a noise; initially I thought it was a tire blow out. I quickly decelerated to try to move to an exit (it was urban highway with no shoulders), at lower speeds, the panel stopped dragging. There was no road debris involved in the event. The first panel simply detached (and was not recovered / recoverable due to…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Nov 11, 2023
there is a recall on my vehicle for over 4 months now. i keep going/contacting the local dealers about the issue and they keep telling me to come back in a month and every time they tell me there is no remedy yet and they dont know when exactly they will be able to fix it. and according to NHTSA this could increase the risk of crash or injury. please help me either get this fixed or make sure its safe for me to drive. thank you

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450: 24V-100 (electrical system), 23V-880 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V-445 (fuel system, gasoline), 22V-733 (electrical system), 22V-189 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.