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2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other E 450 4matic years?

E 450 4matic NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted1 complaint2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
E 450 4matic NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1100%

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V281000Electrical SystemMay 1, 2026 · 144,049 units

Defect

Mercedes-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.

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“My auto assist emergency braking function has triggered 3 times over the last few months with no other cars or hazzards near me. There was not warning. Each time it caused sudden unexpected severe jerking. More importantly, had there been a car behind me, it would have run into me and caused an…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 5, 2026

2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic — common questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.