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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 78 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 0 | 20 | |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 0 | 9 | |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 0 | 28 | |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 0 | 21 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz B-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class model years with the most are the 2015 (28), 2014 (21) and 2017 (20). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz B-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2016 (9), 2017 (20) and 2014 (21), out of 4 model years from 2014 to 2017. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Mercedes-Benz B-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
22 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz B-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (11), 2014 (8) and 2017 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz B-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 9.2% for cars first registered in 2020 to 39.6% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, tyres, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.