NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Safety Ratings
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class scores 96 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 20 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4DR 4WD, with a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100, stands in the Exceptional band. The absence of any recalls for this model year further distinguishes its safety profile, complementing its strong performance in NHTSA crash testing.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4DR 4WD received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranks 16 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 96 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 20 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 16 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The 2022 model year holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100, identical to the 2021 model year score of 96/100. That flat year-over-year reading reflects sustained, not slipping, performance: the crash-protection component contributes a perfect 70 out of 70, and the defect record component scores 18.75 out of 20, a figure that benefits directly from the zero-recall outcome for this year. The only structural gap in the index is the avoidance-tech sub-score of 7 out of 10, which reflects the absence of a standard lane departure warning system despite forward collision warning and electronic stability control being standard equipment. The 20 complaints on file are a modest volume for a vehicle of this age and price tier, though the cluster of five electrical-system allegations and three Forward Collision Avoidance allegations is worth monitoring. No injury or fatality is alleged in connection with those filings. Taken together, the 2022 E-Class 4DR 4WD presents a rare combination of a spotless recall ledger and a clean sweep of NHTSA five-star ratings, a pairing that directly drives its Exceptional classification.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4DR 4WD achieved a perfect score in every crash-test category rated by NHTSA. This includes overall, frontal, side, and rollover assessments. The vehicle demonstrated a No Tip result in the dynamic tip test, with the rollover risk calculated at 10 percent. All categories received a rating, and none fell below the top score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16787
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have any recalls?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4DR 4WD carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive directives associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check against the NHTSA database, as recall filings can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
NHTSA has received 20 unverified consumer complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (5 reports), Wheels (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Fuel System Gasoline (3), and Unknown or Other (3). These are unverified allegations, not confirmed defects.
20 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Before purchasing this 4-year-old vehicle, run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have been filed since original sale. Verify that the selling party can document any remedy completions. The current zero-recall status is a meaningful data point, but recall filings on used vehicles can emerge at any time.
- The 2022 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a distinction that directly supports its defect-record sub-score of 18.75 out of 20 in the Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded this specific body style and drivetrain configuration five stars in every crash-test category, including a 10 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- The avoidance-tech sub-score of 7 out of 10 is the only below-maximum component in the index, driven by the absence of a standard lane departure warning system on this configuration.
- Five of the 20 unverified NHTSA complaints allege electrical-system issues, and three separately allege Forward Collision Avoidance concerns, making those two areas the most reported by volume for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class places
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 20 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other E-Class years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16787), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 16 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.