2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid: 3 recalls, 1 owner complaint and up to 26 mpg combined.
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Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #15V088000 · 2015 · 147,224 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it May contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V627000 · 2017 · 495,290 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
The 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.
Communication Vehicle recall #19V787000 · 2019 · 24,226 vehicles
What's wrong: 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
Why it matters: An inaccurate vehicle location May delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid has 1 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 3 E400 Hybrid model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 1). Neighboring years: 2013 (2 complaints, 2 recalls), 2015 (0 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (1).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid get?
EPA ratings run up to 26 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic 7-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.