Lemon Law · Model-year problems
2021 Mercedes Benz E Class
What owners of this model year report to the federal safety regulator, the repair attempts that make a California lemon law claim, and what a buyback covers.
What owners report
On file for 2021 Mercedes Benz E Class
Public defect-investigation and recall notices on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If any of these describe your vehicle and the manufacturer's repair has not fixed it, Song-Beverly may apply.
- 24V100000 · Electrical system: wiring · reported 9 February 2024 · owner letters mailed 22 March 2024 An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire. Read campaign 24V100000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 22V733000 · Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery · reported 30 September 2022 · owner letters mailed 20 January 2023 The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Read campaign 22V733000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 22V189000 · Steering: steering wheel/handle bar · reported 25 March 2022 · owner letters mailed 6 May 2022 Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Read campaign 22V189000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V483000 · Seat belts: rear/other: retractor · reported 25 June 2021 An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Read campaign 21V483000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V406000 · Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint · reported 28 May 2021 · owner letters mailed 16 July 2021 Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Read campaign 21V406000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V230000 · Seats · reported 1 April 2021 · owner letters mailed 21 May 2021 Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury. Read campaign 21V230000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V228000 · Back over prevention: sensing system: camera · reported 1 April 2021 An inoperative rearview camera display and/or parking sensors can reduce the driver's view and awareness of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Read campaign 21V228000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V216000 · Seats · reported 26 March 2021 A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag. Read campaign 21V216000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 20V673000 · Seats · reported 30 October 2020 If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment. Read campaign 20V673000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
The statute
When a warranty problem becomes a lemon
These are the presumptions in the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22). Each applies when the defect is first reported, and the vehicle is presented for warranty repair, within 18 months of delivery or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. They are presumptions, not predictions about any individual vehicle.
A
Two or more attempts (safety)
For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.
B
Four or more attempts
For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.
C
30 days out of service
Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.
Have an attorney read your 2021 Mercedes Benz E Class repair orders.
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