Total Complaints
5 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E · model year
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016MERCEDES-BENZB 250E carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 B 250E is air bags with 2 filings, followed by engine (2) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2016 B 250E. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250923AIR BAGS
My air bag light went on , and my car is displaying a fault on the drivers side air bag . I took the car to an authorized Mercedes dealer and they say they claim I need a new part . Please see RCMN-17V627 . The recall affects nearly 500,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles from model years 2012 to 2018. Specific models include: B-Class electric (2014â2017) I can send pictures and other material .
20241124ENGINE
Complaint submitted to Transport Canada: âThe Eco Start function on the Mercedes Benz B250 does not work and so intermittently shuts off the car without warning. Very very dangerous. When stopped at a stop light, unless the eco smart button is turned off the car engine will suddenly shut off. Red text appears in the display above steering wheel stating gear shift error contact dealership. I contacted Mercedes Benz Canada who told me that they would not be liable for the repair. We have researched whether the function can be disabled. There does not appear to be any means of doing so. We simply turn off the feature, however this is not a solution.â
20230103ENGINE
2016 MERCEDES BENZ B250 E. CONSTITUENT STATED THAT THE COOLANT SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.
20180319ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES NOTIFIED ME VIA LETTER OF A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY LEASED 2016 B250E IN NOVEMBER 2017 BUT SAYS PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 2018. SO I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE UNTIL THEN?
20180319AIR BAGS
MERCEDES NOTIFIED ME VIA LETTER OF A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY LEASED 2016 B250E IN NOVEMBER 2017 BUT SAYS PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 2018. SO I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE UNTIL THEN?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E have?▼
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.