2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving seatbelt and rear seat concerns that can reduce occupant protection in a crash. The front left seatbelt on certain Coupe models may be installed in a way that lets the webbing rub against a sharp metal edge, cutting into the belt over time and weakening it so it may not hold an occupant in a collision. On certain models with electrically reclining rear seats, the left rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to hold against cargo shifting forward in a crash, allowing the seatback to swing open into the passenger cabin. There is also an electrical concern: a battery issue can cause safety features including the automatic emergency call system, hazard lights, power seats, and automatic door locks to stop working, reducing the vehicle's ability to protect occupants after a crash.