2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive at 84 MPGe combined with 87 miles of EPA-rated range across 1 version. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined MPGe
84
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as B 250E.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, newest first.
Steering: Gear box: Shaft sector and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V229000Reported Apr 1, 2021
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021060001)
Components
Steering: Gear box: Shaft sector; Steering
Units affected
4,992 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Risk
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060001.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2021020025)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Communication: Auto crash notification
Units affected
1,292,258 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive EPA fuel economy
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive owner complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, most recently on Dec 15, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
11
Power train
10
Electrical system
8
Fuel/propulsion system
5
Seat belts
1
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
Unknown or other
1
Vehicle speed control
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
