RecallRepo

2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 522,134 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

COMMUNICATION 19V787000 2019-11-01 24,226 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. …

AIR BAGS 17V627000 2017-10-06 495,290 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350…

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V655000 2015-10-14 2,618 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles manufactured November 21, 2013, to May 26, 2015. Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the electric powertrain unit may shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle and resulting in a…

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric drive system software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS
2
ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Subject: urgent safety concern – immediate attention required dear to whom it may concern, I am writing to urgently express serious safety concerns with the vehicle I recently [purchased/test drove/had serviced]. Seat belt malfunction: the children’s seat belts are not retracting properly,…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2025-10-18

“Subject: urgent safety concern – immediate attention required dear to whom it may concern, I am writing to urgently express serious safety concerns with the vehicle I recently [purchased/test drove/had serviced]. Seat belt malfunction: the children’s seat belts are not retracting properly,…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-10-18

“Subject: urgent safety concern – immediate attention required dear to whom it may concern, I am writing to urgently express serious safety concerns with the vehicle I recently [purchased/test drove/had serviced]. Seat belt malfunction: the children’s seat belts are not retracting properly,…”

STEERING · reported 2025-10-18

“Stacy belts will not retract they remain in a loosened state and I am afraid they will not lock in an accident”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2025-10-02

“Motor/drive unit making "whirring" noise that got progressively worse over time. While under warranty mb dealer stated that everything was fine, now after the warranty has expired a different dealer says it is failing and needs to be replaced. Independent shop says there is a potential design…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-04-19

“Motor/drive unit making "whirring" noise that got progressively worse over time. While under warranty mb dealer stated that everything was fine, now after the warranty has expired a different dealer says it is failing and needs to be replaced. Independent shop says there is a potential design…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-04-19

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250e as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.