2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, 2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B 250E Recall: Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the…
NHTSA campaign 15V655000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 14, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles manufactured November 21, 2013, to May 26, 2015. Due to a communication error within the electric drive system, the electric powertrain unit may shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle and resulting in a loss of propulsion power.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric drive system software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | B-Class Electric | 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | B 250E | 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V655000 (manufacturer number 2015100005). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.