The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E-450 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving 26 MPH, the brakes independently activated and an unknown alert was displayed. The contact was jerked forward, and the contact's hands were bruised during the failure. The contact stated there were no vehicles or persons nearby the vehicle to cause the failure. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 8,726.
The worst 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic problems
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- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
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- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 8, 2026.
Recall number 26V281000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, and E450 4MATIC station wagon vehicles. The camber strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier, possibly resulting in separation of the bracket from the rear axle carrier.
- Risk
- Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015.
Recall number 24V941000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic 178
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Issue Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, is launching an OTA update to the...
- Diverse functional limitations in the vehicle in combination with various warning and fault messages in...
- Wheezing noises/squeaking noises from the front shock absorbers when passing over surface undulations and...
- Issue A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system...
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious
- The Apple Music app is no longer available in the head unit apps menu after updating the software of the...
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What 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic owners say
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Complete loss of braking.
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Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic, close to a typical E 450 4matic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and power train.
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