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2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250e Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250e has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,792,540 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 21V229000 2021-04-01 4,992 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.

Consequence

A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V058000 2021-02-05 1,292,258 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
11
POWER TRAIN
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints39

What owners report

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

“While driving a notice to park the car and call for maintenance came up then while I was trying to get to safe stopping point the car went on to neutral and shut down while I was at speed. I turned the car back on and moved it to safety and called for roadside assistance”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-12-15

“While driving a notice to park the car and call for maintenance came up then while I was trying to get to safe stopping point the car went on to neutral and shut down while I was at speed. I turned the car back on and moved it to safety and called for roadside assistance”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-12-15

“While driving a notice to park the car and call for maintenance came up then while I was trying to get to safe stopping point the car went on to neutral and shut down while I was at speed. I turned the car back on and moved it to safety and called for roadside assistance”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-12-15

“In november 2024, the vehicle indicated "add coolant". The vehicle was brought to mercedes benz of scottsdale for servicing. The dealership apparently added coolant without advising me that the b250-e has a 100% chance of failure to the drive unit / coolant intrusion unless a small part is…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-12-15

“In november 2024, the vehicle indicated "add coolant". The vehicle was brought to mercedes benz of scottsdale for servicing. The dealership apparently added coolant without advising me that the b250-e has a 100% chance of failure to the drive unit / coolant intrusion unless a small part is…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-12-15

“In november 2024, the vehicle indicated "add coolant". The vehicle was brought to mercedes benz of scottsdale for servicing. The dealership apparently added coolant without advising me that the b250-e has a 100% chance of failure to the drive unit / coolant intrusion unless a small part is…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-12-15

“The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz b250e. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle the lost automotive power and stalled. The message "shut off immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-10-02

“On wednesday [xxx] I was driving my electric vehicle to work. I exited the freeway and as soon as I stopped at the light for the off ramp a warning light indicator appeared stating coolant low. I found this odd as I was unaware of electric vehicles using coolant. I clicked the ok button on the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-25
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 2017 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.