Model year guide

2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 241 on record.

2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined84 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E recalls 3

Steering NHTSA Campaign #21V229000 · manufacturer #2021060001 · 01/04/2021

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.

Fix: 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.

Communication: Auto Crash Notification NHTSA Campaign #21V058000 · manufacturer #2021020025 · 05/02/2021

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…

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V627000 · manufacturer #2017110011 · 06/10/2017

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E efficiency & running costs

Combined84 MPGe
City85 MPGe
Highway82 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$900
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range87 mi
Charge time (240V)3.5 hours
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$4,500
Energy only$4,500
Per mile$0.06

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E vehicles on record

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2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E get?

The 2017 Mercedes-benz B 250E has a U.S. EPA estimate of 84 MPGe combined (85 city / 82 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.