NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV Safety Record
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, this model has no federal star ratings, and our Safety Index cannot be computed. The lack of crash-test data precludes any comparison of its crashworthiness with vehicles that have been tested. This absence of data should not be interpreted as an indication of either superior or inferior performance in a collision. The federal record shows a Clean recall and complaint burden band for the E-Class PHEV. There are no open recall campaigns for this model. Owner complaints remain low, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV has no recalls on record, a clean burden band, and enters the federal safety record in the lowest complaint activity tier for its model year. The four unverified complaints logged so far cite the Electrical System and Air Bags most frequently, with additional complaints noting issues in Steering and Power Train. No complaints in the current record involve a crash, fire, injury, or death. This is a brand-new model year, so the complaint sample is limited, and the record may grow. No sibling model years have been crash-tested by NHTSA, so no crash-test data exists for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV?
NHTSA has received four owner complaints for this model year. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The reported components are the Electrical System, cited in two allegations, and Air Bags, also cited in two allegations, with additional mentions of Steering, Power Train, and an Unknown or Other category.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV?
Any prospective buyer of a used 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV should run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any recall campaign has been opened and whether the required remedy has been completed on that specific vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV, and no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year, meaning crash-test comparisons to other vehicles are not possible from this data source.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, so there are currently no park-outside advisories or do-not-drive orders tied to this vehicle in the NHTSA record.
- Four unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System and Air Bags each appearing in two allegations, and none of the four complaints involve a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Because this vehicle is brand new to the market, the complaint record is at an early stage and shoppers should monitor the NHTSA database for any new complaints or recall filings as the model year matures.
FAQ2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.