2016 Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Wheels (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-28 · LI82.10-P-078896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamps leaking or fogged cause the fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. in contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. a leak test must be performed to determine i
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-28 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. remedy note: if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover
Electrical System 2025-03-05 · LI82.70-P-077433 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint during a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. it becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. cause a. seating of the microphones in the h
Visibility/Wiper 2024-10-23 · LI82.35-P-078467 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint washer fluid system leaks cause various possible causes: 1. washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. washer fluid pump. 3.1. distributor housing leaks. 3.2. pump fitting leaks. 3.3. washer fluid hose cannot be snapped into place on pump fitting
Electrical System 2024-09-28 · LI82.70-P-077433 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint during a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. it becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. cause a. seating of the microphones in the h
Exterior Lighting 2024-09-21 · LI82.10-P-078307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamps leaking or fogged cause the fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. in contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. a leak test must be performed to determine i
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-09-07 · Engine“drive unit failed. manufacturer's faulty coolant seal. coolant leaked into engine, dashboard displayed "workshop" warning about 2-3 times before breakdown.…”
2022-05-31 · Unknown Or Other“on 4/19/22 while driving my mercedes b250e, i received a 'check coolant level' warning message, followed closely by 'without starting engine again, consult workshop' and then 'stop, switch engine off'. all messages appeared in less than 30 minutes time, and then my engine completely shut off while i was pulling into a parking lot. prior to this dat…”
2021-12-27 · Engine“2021-11-29, 10a pst. the "check coolant level" warning appeared while i was driving westbound on the 210 freeway in glendale, california. as i took the exit to la crescenta ave, another alert appeared that there was a sudden "malfunction: visit workshop" warning. as i was trying to turn off on a side street to pull over (with my 4 year old in …”
2018-03-06 · Steering“2016 mercedes-benz b class. consumer writes in regards to insufficient electrical grounding safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. *js…”
2016-10-25 · Wheels · 40,306 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes benz b-class electric equipped with hankook tires, tire line: event emt, tire size: 225/55/cr1797w, and dot number: bckc1ah2116. the contact stated that all four tires abnormally prematurely wore out. all four tires were replaced on three occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.