2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B-Class Electric years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric. That is the most of any B-Class Electric model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (14 complaints, 56%), typically at around 1,600 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 56% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 40% | 1,613 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 28% | 2,450 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 24% | 1,453 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 20% | 3,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 40 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Communication
Problem: 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles manufactured November 21, 2013, to May 26, 2015. Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the electric powertrain unit may shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle and resulting in a loss of propulsion power.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric drive system software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
MERCEDES DEALER NOTES : 07/19/2022 CLIENT STATES STEERING IS STIFF. STARTED ABOUT 1 TO 2 MONTHS AGO AND WOULD SHOW UP ONCE AND AWHILE. WHEN IT WOULD ACT UP WOULD NOT DRIVE IT AND IT WOULD LOCK THE STEERING . THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH ACCIDENT HAZARD. WE DID THE BELOW WORK. ELECTRIC POWER…
The electric motor was leaking coolant and needs to be replaced. I have read countless accounts that this is a known issue with this car.
Occasionally the car will lurch forward when coming to a stop. As you come to a stop it tries to propel the car forward as you are breaking and coming to a stop. Happens rarely but when it does it's a big safety concern.
Failure of seals and or bearings in the electric motor causing coolant to leak into the electric motor, creating an internal electrical fault, seizing electric motor.
Vehicle stopped suddenly and would not restart. Needs a new $17k drive unit and is out of warranty. Drive unit failed due to faulty design where coolant contaminated the electric motor. Vehicle only has 40k miles. The drive unit was built by Tesla for Mercedes. Tesla also built the same unit for…
Other Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric years
← 2014 B-Class Electric · 2016 B-Class Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 B-Class Electric | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 2 |
| 2014 B-Class Electric | 20 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B-Class Electric model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.