Mercedes-Benz Recalls E-Class Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Marking Error
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018-2019 E 400 and E 450 vehicles because tires may be marked with incorrect maximum inflation pressure, potentially failing safety standards.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire strength failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles. The recall involves 165 vehicles in total.
The tires on these vehicles were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure. As a result, the tires may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139. If tires are inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure, they may have insufficient strength, allowing them to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ E 400, E 450
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 165
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- E 400
- E 450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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