Total Complaints
6 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ E63 · model year
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63
6 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015MERCEDES-BENZE63 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 3 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 2015 E63 is air bags with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and vehicle speed control (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 2015 E63. 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.
6
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Deaths
Crashes Reported
6 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 | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160805CrashFatalELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
VEHICLE SENSORS RELATING TO STEERING AND TIRES PROVIDED INCORRECT AND DANGEROUS INFORMATION THAT ADVERSELY AFFECTED THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE DEPARTING A SUBURBAN, RESIDENTIAL ROADWAY WHILE IN MOTION, STRIKING A TREE AND KILLING THE DRIVER AND INJURING TWO PASSENGERS.
Mileage: 13,160
20160805CrashFatalSTEERING
VEHICLE SENSORS RELATING TO STEERING AND TIRES PROVIDED INCORRECT AND DANGEROUS INFORMATION THAT ADVERSELY AFFECTED THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE DEPARTING A SUBURBAN, RESIDENTIAL ROADWAY WHILE IN MOTION, STRIKING A TREE AND KILLING THE DRIVER AND INJURING TWO PASSENGERS.
Mileage: 13,160
20160805CrashFatalWHEELS
VEHICLE SENSORS RELATING TO STEERING AND TIRES PROVIDED INCORRECT AND DANGEROUS INFORMATION THAT ADVERSELY AFFECTED THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE DEPARTING A SUBURBAN, RESIDENTIAL ROADWAY WHILE IN MOTION, STRIKING A TREE AND KILLING THE DRIVER AND INJURING TWO PASSENGERS.
Mileage: 13,160
20160727CrashAIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 EQUIPPED WITH DISTRONIC PLUS ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND PRE-SAFE BRAKING. WHILE DRIVING 55, MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PRE-SAFE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. ..UPDATED 08/08/16 *BF ... UPDATED 08/23/16 *BF *TR
Mileage: 11,000
20160727CrashSERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 EQUIPPED WITH DISTRONIC PLUS ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND PRE-SAFE BRAKING. WHILE DRIVING 55, MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PRE-SAFE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. ..UPDATED 08/08/16 *BF ... UPDATED 08/23/16 *BF *TR
Mileage: 11,000
20160727CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 EQUIPPED WITH DISTRONIC PLUS ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND PRE-SAFE BRAKING. WHILE DRIVING 55, MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PRE-SAFE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. ..UPDATED 08/08/16 *BF ... UPDATED 08/23/16 *BF *TR
Mileage: 11,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 have?▼
The 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 3 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 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.
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