2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B-Class Electric years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric. That ranks 3rd out of 3 B-Class Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 60%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 40,306 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 40,306 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric.
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.
Drive unit failed. Manufacturer's Faulty coolant seal. Coolant leaked into engine, Dashboard displayed "Workshop" warning about 2-3 times before breakdown.
On 4/19/22 while driving my Mercedes B250e, I received a 'check coolant level' warning message, followed closely by 'without starting engine again, consult workshop' and then 'stop, switch engine off'. All messages appeared in less than 30 minutes time, and then my engine completely shut off while…
2021-11-29, 10a PST. The "check coolant level" warning appeared while I was driving westbound on the 210 freeway in Glendale, California. As I took the exit to La Crescenta Ave, another alert appeared that there was a sudden "malfunction: visit workshop" warning. As I was trying to turn off on a…
2016 mercedes-benz b class. Consumer writes in regards to insufficient electrical grounding safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. *js
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRES, TIRE LINE: EVENT EMT, TIRE SIZE: 225/55/CR1797W, AND DOT NUMBER: [redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ABNORMALLY PREMATURELY WORE OUT. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE…
Other Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 B-Class Electric | 25 | 2 |
| 2014 B-Class Electric | 20 | 2 |
See all Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric problems by year, every Mercedes Benz model, or the Mercedes Benz VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.