2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 3rd-worst out of 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 8 complaints, 7 recalls, and its top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, with median mileage at failure of 34,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #3 of 6 E 450 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19.5 city / 26.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (38%)
- Structure & Body3 (38%)
- Engine1 (13%)
- Other1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rearview cameras go black or freeze while reversing, sometimes around 48,000 miles, with dealers linking the issue to a pending recall.
- Door hinges fail to hold the door open, letting heavy doors slam shut on the driver's leg or foot at very low mileage.
- Doors close on their own or fail to stay open even after a repair attempt, at around 8,000 miles.
- The engine compartment caught fire while the car was parked and off, at 18,000 miles, shortly after a dealer service visit.
- Run-flat tire sidewalls split and the tread separates while driving, leaving the car undrivable with no spare available.
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V365000May 20, 2022Electrical System242,722 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
- NHTSA 22V232000Apr 8, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras126,443 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
- NHTSA 21V961000Dec 13, 2021Fuel System139 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other E 450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2020 E 450 carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 60, ranking 3rd-worst among the 6 model years with data.
- What year Mercedes-Benz E 450 should I avoid?
- Among model years with data, 2019 and 2023 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 80. The 2020 model sits between these and the better years like 2022, which rates Good.
- Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have a rearview camera recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 22V232000 covers rearview camera software on certain 2018-2021 Mercedes-Benz models including the E-Class, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top complaint area for the 2020 E 450.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 have?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2020 E 450, covering components including the electrical system, fuel system, structure, seat belts, and cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450?
- EPA rates the 2020 E 450 at 22.5 mpg combined (19.5 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550.