2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Universal joint (power train)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic. While the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly slowed down and failed to properly accelerate. The contact's so”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2026 · Power train
“My 2020 E450 has not been serviced on schedule due to Mercedes-Benz of Indianapolis and its service manger banning and blacklisting me for months. This service department would not allow my vehicle to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2026 · Engine
Compare Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC
How do I know if my 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V216000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.