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2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Plug-in hybridHybrid

Midsize Cars
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns1

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid midsize car with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the E350, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 120 kW AC PMSM	22	27	24 (40 MPGe blended)	44 mi electric	56	2.8 h	$3,250
AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon)	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 120 kW AC PMSM	21	25	22 (38 MPGe blended)	41 mi electric	59	2.8 h	$3,500
E350	Hybrid	RWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	25	33	28	—	—	—	$2,750
E350 4matic	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	24	33	27	—	—	—	$2,850
E450 4matic	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	22	31	25	—	—	—	$3,100
E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon)	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	22	31	25	—	—	—	$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49769, 49770, 49294, 49296, 49295, 49355.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

▲high

Electrical System

2026050004

144,049 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.RiskAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V281000reported May 1, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

6complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Electrical System3

Air Bags2

Power Train2

Unspecified2

Steering1

Structure1

What owners describe

“While driving my 2026 Mercedes-Benz E350 (rear-wheel drive) at approximately 40 mph, I began slowing for a traffic light. As I approached the intersection, the vehicle suddenly experienced what appeared to be a catastrophic electronic failure. Without warning, the vehicle became almost completely inoperable while the e…”Jul 30, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“Mercedes-Benz E350 Mild Hybrid was purchased new on XXX. Vehicle had approximately 291 miles and had been owned 25 days, when incident occurred on XXX at approximately 9:30am. Incident occurred during normal interstate driving (I-10 between [XXX] and [XXX]) at approximately the posted speed limit of 60mph. Weather was …”Jul 16, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report

“1. Car's computer abruptly shutdown all controls/systems when lightly applying brake to stop at yellow light. Lost Total control of car, steering locked, 4 wheel drive locked all wheels, park brake inoperable, doors locked, windows would not operate, key fob was made inoperable, HVAC was inoperable, no lights worked ex…”Jun 29, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other E-Class model years

2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2 recalls · 5 complaints

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

5 recalls · 12 complaints

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

5 recalls · 24 complaints

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

7 recalls · 21 complaints

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

19 recalls · 25 complaints

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

16 recalls · 23 complaints

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

22 recalls · 58 complaints

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

19 recalls · 64 complaints

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

20 recalls · 159 complaints

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

8 recalls · 86 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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