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Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every B-class Electric from 2014 to 2016: 50 owner complaints and 4 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (25), 2014 (20), 2016 (5). Best fuel economy: 84 mpg combined (2015).

Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric
Photo: DestinationFearFan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain25
Engine16
Electrical13
Fuel & propulsion12
Speed control / throttle7
Other / unknown5
Brakes3
Steering3

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201422084
201522584
201605–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (25), 2014 (20), 2016 (5).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric had?

Across 2014–2016, NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).