CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (10 reports).
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric recalls
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Electric drive can shut down, causing sudden loss of power
The electric drive system in certain 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles may have a communication error.
Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power before the "Malfunction visit workshop" and "Stop switch engine off" messages were displayed. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure recurred more frequently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with an electric drive motor failure. The contact was informed that the electric drive motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. After investigating the failure, the contact related i
Coolant leak causing catastrophic drive unit failure.
Coolant in electric motor . Needs to replace motor . Diagnosed by Mercedes dealer WI Simonson 1626 Wiltshire blvd Santa Monica ca 90403 4105264700 # 525134 March 7,2022 Mileage 63371 Get signal on the garage.
Motor suddenly stopped on highway. This was extremely dangerous. Vehicle transported to Mercedes Benz, they have indicated the electric drive motor has failed. This is the second drive motor in this car that has failed in only 48K miles. We have two of these cars, same year and model. The motor has also failed in the other vehicle. There is an entire Facebook group talking about failures of the drive units in these cars. PLEASE FORCE MERCEDES TO DO SOMETHING!
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS ELECTRIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, AN UNKNOWN YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING ASSISTANCE REQUIRED. THE DRIVER CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND SHORTLY AFTER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ANOTHER RED WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF ALEXANDRIA (200 S PICKETT ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304, (703) 341-2100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE DRIVETRAIN TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO EURO MOTORCARS APPEARAN
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric questions
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Electric drive can shut down, causing sudden loss of power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Electrical System (7), Engine (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric has been fixed?
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