The most common Mercedes-Benz problems
Problems solved during Mercedes-Benz’s recalls do not usually determine the reliability of the vehicle itself. Even the common-recalled model can be a good choice, and vice versa.
It is good to be informed, however, what problems the manufacturer has recalled most often. At least to know whether the defect was corrected by the previous owner, when buying a second-hand car. You should check your vehicle VIN with your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer using our special page.
The most common Mercedes-Benz problems by model
A-Class AMG GT B-Class C-Class Citan CLA CLS E-Class G-Class GL GLA GLC GLE GLK GLS ML-Class R-Class S-Class SL SLC SLK SLS Sprinter Vito / V-Class X-Class
The most common Mercedes-Benz faults by keywords
Airbags
18. 10. 2019
6. 6. 2018 - 4. 9. 2018
The A, B and C pillar trims may not have been correctly fastened. In the event of an accident, the t ...
4. 10. 2019
20. 3. 2018 - 22. 11. 2018
The passenger airbag may not have been sewn together in accordance with the specifications. As a res ...
30. 9. 2019
26. 6. 2018 - 3. 12. 2018
The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme vehicle interior temperatur ...
19. 4. 2019
10. 1. 2019 - 31. 1. 2019
The passenger airbag cover on the instrument panel is inadequate. In the event of an accident, the a ...
3. 2. 2019
1. 8. 2017 - 11. 10. 2018
In vehicles with automatic child-seat detection, the status shown in the centre console of the passe ...
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
20. 9. 2019
28. 11. 2018 - 6. 5. 2019
Due to incorrectly fitted brake pipes, brake fluid may leak out. This can result in increased stoppi ...
28. 6. 2019
5. 11. 2018 - 23. 3. 2019
The welding of the brake pedal plate to the brake pedal lever may not be sufficiently strong. Applyi ...
4. 5. 2019
6/2017 -11/ 2018
The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake within the electronic stability program ...
4. 5. 2019
6/2017 - 11/2018
The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake within the electronic stability program ...
19. 4. 2019
6. 9. 2017 - 26. 4. 2018
The foot space lamp on driver’s side can become detached, which can cause the foot brake not to fu ...
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
21. 9. 2019
18. 4. 2019 - 22. 5. 2019
The ventilation system of the crankcase might be blocked due to a manufacturing error. Consequently, ...
26. 7. 2019
5. 12. 2018 - 10. 1. 2019
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been ...
26. 7. 2019
5. 12. 2018 - 10. 1. 2019
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been ...
26. 7. 2019
5. 12. 2018 - 10. 1. 2019
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been ...
14. 7. 2019
2015 - 2017
An emission control component, used under certain conditions, could deteriorate more rapidly than ex ...
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
26. 7. 2019
7. 8. 2018 - 29. 10. 2018
Possible defect in the automatic transmission may block the changing of gears. As a result, the vehi ...
23. 6. 2018
III. 2017 - V. 2017
The connectors for the transmission oil cooler hoses may not have been correctly moulded. As a conse ...
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
30. 11. 2019
17. 9. 2018 - 20. 5. 2019
The stabilizer on the rear axle was not installed in accordance with the specifications. This may im ...
22. 11. 2019
19. 9. 2018 - 20. 8. 2019
The leaf springs on the rear axle may have not been fitted in accordance with the specifications. Th ...
2. 11. 2019
1. 4. 2019 - 25. 4. 2019
Due to manufacturing according to wrong specifications, there might be inclusions or cracks in the c ...
2. 11. 2019
29. 3. 2018 - 14. 1. 2019
Due to a manufacturing defect, the leaf springs on the rear axle might break. Consequently, the whee ...
18. 10. 2019
19. 1. 2018 - 18. 7. 2018
The strength of the material of the shielding plate under the spare wheel might not be appropriate. ...
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
10. 2. 2019
9. 7. 2018 - 13. 8. 2018
A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system may lead to deactivation of ...
10. 2. 2019
9. 7. 2018 - 13. 8. 2018
A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system may lead to deactivation of ...
10. 2. 2019
9. 7. 2018 - 13. 8. 2018
A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system may lead to deactivation of ...
3. 2. 2019
14. 2. 2014 - 16. 12. 2018
There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The nut cou ...
3. 2. 2019
14. 2. 2014 - 16. 12. 2018
There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The nut cou ...
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
2. 11. 2019
12. 4. 2019 - 29. 6. 2019
The welding of the fuel filler neck to the fuel container may not have been performed according to s ...
8. 4. 2018
25. 6. 1997 - 28. 9. 2006
Corrosion of the gas-pressure tank may occur. This could lead to the tank bursting.
The recall affe ...
11. 3. 2016
2014 - 2015
The fuel delivery module may not be fuel tight, as a result of which fuel might leak out during trav ...
11. 3. 2016
2014 - 2015
The fuel delivery module may not be fuel tight, as a result of which fuel might leak out during trav ...
11. 3. 2016
2014 - 2015
The fuel delivery module may not be fuel tight, as a result of which fuel might leak out during trav ...
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
22. 11. 2019
29. 9. 2016 - 23. 5. 2019
The rear spoiler might not have been attached in accordance with requirements. As a result, the rear ...
25. 10. 2019
20. 8. 2018 - 30. 8. 2018
The bolts which connect the cross-member of the trailer coupling device (towbar) to the vehicle may ...
25. 10. 2019
20. 8. 2018 - 30. 8. 2018
The bolts which connect the cross-member of the trailer coupling device (towbar) to the vehicle may ...
18. 10. 2019
19. 1. 2018 - 18. 7. 2018
The strength of the material of the shielding plate under the spare wheel might not be appropriate. ...
31. 8. 2019
27. 6. 2018 - 25. 4. 2019
A small opening may have been melted into the floor due to incorrect welding of a weld stud. Consequ ...
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
25. 11. 2019
6/2014 - 9/2019
The coverings on the seat boxes with an integrated back-up battery may be missing. This will increas ...
18. 10. 2019
23. 8. 2018 - 5. 8. 2019
The drain hose of the air conditioning system may not have been correctly installed. Consequently, c ...
31. 8. 2019
27. 6. 2018 - 25. 4. 2019
A small opening may have been melted into the floor due to incorrect welding of a weld stud. Consequ ...
15. 7. 2019
15. 3. 2018 - 28. 5. 2018
Certain screw connections attaching the wiring harness to the fuse box may not have been fitted corr ...
28. 6. 2019
6. 8. 2018 - 22. 2. 2019
The software for the side radar sensors for the PRE-SAFE impulse side function may be faulty. As a r ...
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
14. 12. 2018
29. 4. 2018 - 23. 7. 2018
1. There are missing welding points on the vehicle frame. The crash safety of the occupants of the v ...
14. 12. 2018
4. 7. 2018 - 19. 7. 2018
The wrong control lever in the sub-assembly of the door locks may mean that the doors on the right-h ...
16. 6. 2018
15. 2. 2018 - 19. 2. 2018
Components are missing from the door handles. The doors could open in the event of a side collision. ...
14. 4. 2017
VI. 2016
The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock may not be strong enough to withstand the ...
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
11. 3. 2016
2012 - 2014
Incorrect software was installed in the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control device of the v ...
11. 3. 2016
2012 - 2014
Incorrect software was installed in the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control device of the v ...
11. 3. 2016
2012 - 2014
Incorrect software was installed in the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control device of the v ...
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
2. 11. 2019
6. 6. 2018 - 23. 10. 2018
The end mount of the middle rear safety belt may not be correctly secured and could become detached. ...
25. 5. 2019
7/2017 - 3/2018
The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate under low temperatures (below - ...
25. 5. 2019
7/2017 - 3/2018
The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate under low temperatures (below - ...
17. 2. 2019
6/2018 - 8/2018
The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. Consequently, they mig ...
17. 2. 2019
6/2018 - 8/2018
The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. Consequently, they mig ...
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
8. 4. 2018
25. 6. 1997 - 28. 9. 2006
Corrosion of the gas-pressure tank may occur. This could lead to the tank bursting.
The recall affe ...
16. 9. 2016
jun 2016
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump. If diesel fuel leaks onto the road, it may expose other vehicles t ...
16. 9. 2016
jun 2016
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump. If diesel fuel leaks onto the road, it may expose other vehicles t ...
27. 5. 2016
VII. 2014 - III. 2016
The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loos ...
20. 5. 2016
XII. 2013 - IV. 2016
The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loos ...
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
31. 8. 2019
23. 1. 2019 - 9. 4. 2019
The screw connections of front swivel seat consoles could be defective. This may lead to an increase ...
17. 2. 2019
4. 5. 2018 - 22. 9. 2018
The locking mechanisms of the right and/or left backrest might not lock correctly. This might impair ...
5. 10. 2018
IV. 2017 - VI. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly ...
5. 10. 2018
IV. 2017 - VI. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly ...
5. 10. 2018
IV. 2017 - VI. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly ...
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
24. 8. 2018
4. 12. 2017 - 28. 5. 2018
Due to a faulty software, the backlighting of the hazard warning switch may be deactivated. The swit ...
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary