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2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 668,118 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 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.

STRUCTURE 15V088000 2015-02-13 147,224 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan…

Consequence

If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

SEAT BELTS 14V818000 2014-12-24 1,378 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the double seat…

Consequence

If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
1crashes2injuries1deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
STEERING
1
1crashes2injuries1deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes
WHEELS
1
1crashes2injuries1deaths
Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz e63 equipped with distronic plus active cruise control and pre-safe braking. While driving 55, mph the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the pre-safe braking system and the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-07-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz e63 equipped with distronic plus active cruise control and pre-safe braking. While driving 55, mph the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the pre-safe braking system and the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-07-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz e63 equipped with distronic plus active cruise control and pre-safe braking. While driving 55, mph the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the pre-safe braking system and the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2016-07-19

“Vehicle sensors relating to steering and tires provided incorrect and dangerous information that adversely affected the steering control of the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle departing a suburban, residential roadway while in motion, striking a tree and killing the driver and injuring two…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2016-05-16

“Vehicle sensors relating to steering and tires provided incorrect and dangerous information that adversely affected the steering control of the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle departing a suburban, residential roadway while in motion, striking a tree and killing the driver and injuring two…”

STEERING · reported 2016-05-16

“Vehicle sensors relating to steering and tires provided incorrect and dangerous information that adversely affected the steering control of the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle departing a suburban, residential roadway while in motion, striking a tree and killing the driver and injuring two…”

WHEELS · reported 2016-05-16

Defect investigations

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

Investigation DP20004 Opened 2020-04-24 · closed 2020-10-09

Rear brake line failure

On April 10, 2020, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Surjit Singh alleging premature corrosion of the rear brake lines in his 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan. The petitioner states that he was recently informed by a Mercedes dealer service department that his car had…

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 E63 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.