2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E63 years
Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63. That ranks 2nd out of 10 E63 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~11,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~13,160 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~11,000 mi
Steering1 · ~13,160 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~11,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~13,160 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%11,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)150%13,160——
Service Brakes150%11,000——
Steering150%13,160——
Vehicle Speed Control150%11,000——
Wheels150%13,160——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

CommunicationNov 1, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V787000 · 24,226 vehicles

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.

Air bags:frontalOct 6, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V627000 · 495,290 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Structure:body:hoodFeb 13, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V088000 · 147,224 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63 4Matic Station Wagon, 2015 CLS400, 2015 E400 Sedan, E400 4Matic Sedan and CLS400 4Matic and 2014 CLS63 "S". The affected vehicles have a rubber seal at the back of the engine bay that may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assemblyDec 24, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V818000 · 1,378 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat could fail under loading experienced in a severe frontal crash.

Risk: If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

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.
  • Rear brake line failure (DP20004) — opened Apr 24, 2020, closed Oct 9, 2020.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle sensors relating to steering and tires provided incorrect and dangerous information that adversely affected the steering control of the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle departing a suburban, residential roadway while in motion, striking a tree and killing the driver and injuring two…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Aug 5, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10893613

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz e63 equipped with distronic plus active cruise control and pre-safe braking. While driving 55, mph the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the pre-safe braking system and the…

Air Bags · received Jul 27, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10888970

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63?

Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E63 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.