Mercedes-Benz B 250e years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz B 250e years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2016, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
51
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2014–2017
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
B 250e years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 39 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 1 |
Every B 250e year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017avoid | 39 | 3 | |
| 2016avoid | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015avoid | 6 | 3 | |
| 2014avoid | 1 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz B 250e years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the B 250e years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2016, 2014.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz B 250e have?
Across all model years, the B 250e has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 51 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.