2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 21 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or 4.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.11, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #10 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Mercedes-Benz models its rate is 56% lower; against other Luxury sedans it is 12% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2022-04-11 and 2026-07-22. Median delay from incident to filing: 16 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 3.5 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 6.5 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 13 complaints, 82% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Fuel system (19.0% of complaints), followed by Electrical (14.3%) and Interior & equipment (14.3%). Fuel system complaints are 4.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 2 reports (9.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 20 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (43% of incidents). 4 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.11
- vs. other Mercedes-Benz models0.44
- vs. other 2022 models0.12
- vs. other Luxury sedans0.88
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (13)0.18
- #10 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Problem areas: Electrical · Engine
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 2
- Fires reported: 0
- Injuries: 1
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 20 months
What owners report
It started with a humming sound in the front right wheel well and then I was driving on the freeway and my steering wheeled jerk to the right and slammed me into the side of a semi truck vehicle is available to be looked at it almost killed me.
It would seem to be the steering and related component’s including the computer. I have heard a low-pitched oscillating sound coming from the passenger front wheel well.
I own a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front glass roof panel located directly above the windshield developed a large crack while the vehicle was parked.
When turning the steering to maximum wheel camber, the wheel rims roll over the sidewall of the OEM low-profile Pirelli tires, damaging the tires and causing bubbling in the sidewall. This happens at a negligible speed, such as exiting a parking space.
This vehicle on an ongoing basis is reporting false speed limits. It consistently abruptly drops the indicated speed limit from 70MPH on [XXX] northbound in Salt Lake City.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Luxury sedans
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi A4 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.03 |
| 2022 BMW 3 Series | 8 | 1.7 | 0.04 |
| 2022 Lexus ES | 14 | 3.0 | 0.07 |
| 2022 BMW 5 Series | 16 | 3.4 | 0.08 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 21 | 4.5 | 0.11 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 26 | 5.6 | 0.13 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
21 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or about 4.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The most common category is Fuel system, accounting for 19.0% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class still generating complaints?
4 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 21 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or 4.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.11, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #10 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Mercedes-Benz models its rate is 56% lower; against other Luxury sedans it is 12% lower.