Mercedes-Benz Common Issues
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
13. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018 - 2019)
5/2018 - 9/2019
The four self-locking nuts used to attach the airbag might not have been correctly tightened. As a r ...
87
13. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2018 - 2019)
5/2018 - 9/2019
The four self-locking nuts used to attach the airbag might not have been correctly tightened. As a r ...
79
13. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2018 - 2019)
5/2018 - 9/2019
The four self-locking nuts used to attach the airbag might not have been correctly tightened. As a r ...
75
13. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz CLA (2018 - 2019)
5/2018 - 9/2019
The four self-locking nuts used to attach the airbag might not have been correctly tightened. As a r ...
71
13. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz EQC (2018 - 2019)
5/2018 - 9/2019
The four self-locking nuts used to attach the airbag might not have been correctly tightened. As a r ...
108
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
28. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2019)
8. 9. - 18. 10. 2019
The nuts on the rear axle wheel hubs and two screws on the brake calliper support can become loose. ...
99
20. 9. 2019
Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito (2018 - 2019)
28. 11. 2018 - 6. 5. 2019
Due to incorrectly fitted brake pipes, brake fluid may leak out. This can result in increased stoppi ...
318
28. 6. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018- 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 ...
618
4. 5. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2017 - 2018)
6/2017 -11/ 2018
The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake within the electronic stability program ...
550
4. 5. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell (2017 - 2018)
6/2017 - 11/2018
The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake within the electronic stability program ...
368
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
21. 9. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2019)
18. 4. 2019 - 22. 5. 2019
The ventilation system of the crankcase might be blocked due to a manufacturing error. Consequently, ...
259
26. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018 - 2019)
5. 12. 2018 - 10. 1. 2019
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been ...
510
26. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2018 - 2019)
5. 12. 2018 - 10. 1. 2019
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been ...
401
26. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2018 - 2019)
5. 12. 2018 - 10. 1. 2019
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been ...
316
14. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2015 - 2017)
2015 - 2017
An emission control component, used under certain conditions, could deteriorate more rapidly than ex ...
351
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
26. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)
7. 8. 2018 - 29. 10. 2018
Possible defect in the automatic transmission may block the changing of gears. As a result, the vehi ...
408
23. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2017)
III. 2017 - V. 2017
The connectors for the transmission oil cooler hoses may not have been correctly moulded. As a conse ...
1,677
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
28. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2019)
8. 9. - 18. 10. 2019
The nuts on the rear axle wheel hubs and two screws on the brake calliper support can become loose. ...
99
20. 12. 2019
Mercedes-Benz EQC (2019)
until 11/2019
The bolt of the front-axle differential gear may not meet the durability specification and could bre ...
71
30. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018 - 2019)
17. 9. 2018 - 20. 5. 2019
The stabilizer on the rear axle was not installed in accordance with the specifications. This may im ...
161
22. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018 - 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 ...
136
2. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2019)
1. 4. 2019 - 25. 4. 2019
Due to manufacturing according to wrong specifications, there might be inclusions or cracks in the c ...
126
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
10. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2018)
9. 7. 2018 - 13. 8. 2018
A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system may lead to deactivation of ...
601
10. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2018)
9. 7. 2018 - 13. 8. 2018
A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system may lead to deactivation of ...
553
10. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018)
9. 7. 2018 - 13. 8. 2018
A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system may lead to deactivation of ...
487
3. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2014 - 2018)
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 ...
835
3. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2014 - 2018)
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 ...
810
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
2. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE (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 ...
198
8. 4. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NGT (1997 - 2006)
25. 6. 1997 - 28. 9. 2006
Corrosion of the gas-pressure tank may occur. This could lead to the tank bursting.
The recall affe ...
1,915
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (2014 - 2015)
2014 - 2015
The fuel delivery module may not be fuel tight, as a result of which fuel might leak out during trav ...
733
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2014 - 2015)
2014 - 2015
The fuel delivery module may not be fuel tight, as a result of which fuel might leak out during trav ...
1,148
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (2014 - 2015)
2014 - 2015
The fuel delivery module may not be fuel tight, as a result of which fuel might leak out during trav ...
845
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
24. 2. 2020
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
12. 10. 2018 - 15. 11. 2018
The glass pane on the lifting/sliding panorama roof may not have been properly affixed. As a result, ...
38
7. 12. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018 - 2019)
23. 8. 2018 - 27. 9. 2019
The garnish moulding to the window stay bar of the rear doors may not be installed correctly. As a r ...
137
7. 12. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018 - 2019)
23. 8. 2018 - 27. 9. 2019
The garnish moulding to the window stay bar of the rear doors may not be installed correctly. As a r ...
139
22. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016 - 2019)
29. 9. 2016 - 23. 5. 2019
The rear spoiler might not have been attached in accordance with requirements. As a result, the rear ...
182
25. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2018)
20. 8. 2018 - 30. 8. 2018
The bolts which connect the cross-member of the trailer coupling device (towbar) to the vehicle may ...
99
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
10. 2. 2020
Mercedes-Benz eVito (2018 - 2019)
14. 11. 2018 - 5. 4. 2019
The bolt connecting the electric motor housing and the power electronics might be defective. Consequ ...
28
25. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Vito (2014 - 2019)
6/2014 - 9/2019
The coverings on the seat boxes with an integrated back-up battery may be missing. This will increas ...
168
18. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018 - 2019)
23. 8. 2018 - 5. 8. 2019
The drain hose of the air conditioning system may not have been correctly installed. Consequently, c ...
162
31. 8. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018 - 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 ...
334
15. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018)
15. 3. 2018 - 28. 5. 2018
Certain screw connections attaching the wiring harness to the fuse box may not have been fitted corr ...
353
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
14. 12. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (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 ...
751
14. 12. 2018
Mercedes-Benz V-Class / Vito (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 ...
687
16. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz V-Class (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. ...
1,294
14. 4. 2017
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2016)
VI. 2016
The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock may not be strong enough to withstand the ...
1,151
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (2012 - 2014)
2012 - 2014
Incorrect software was installed in the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control device of the v ...
1,432
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2012 - 2014)
2012 - 2014
Incorrect software was installed in the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control device of the v ...
1,002
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 - 2014)
2012 - 2014
Incorrect software was installed in the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control device of the v ...
1,078
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
7. 12. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
21. 3. 2018 - 5. 6. 2019
The belt anchor fittings for the front seats may not have been attached in accordance with the speci ...
121
2. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLA (2018)
6. 6. 2018 - 23. 10. 2018
The end mount of the middle rear safety belt may not be correctly secured and could become detached. ...
122
25. 5. 2019
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2017 - 2018)
7/2017 - 3/2018
The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate under low temperatures (below - ...
363
25. 5. 2019
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2017 - 2018)
7/2017 - 3/2018
The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate under low temperatures (below - ...
397
17. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2018)
6/2018 - 8/2018
The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. Consequently, they mig ...
460
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
8. 4. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NGT (1997 - 2006)
25. 6. 1997 - 28. 9. 2006
Corrosion of the gas-pressure tank may occur. This could lead to the tank bursting.
The recall affe ...
1,915
16. 9. 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2016)
jun 2016
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump. If diesel fuel leaks onto the road, it may expose other vehicles t ...
1,532
16. 9. 2016
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016)
jun 2016
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump. If diesel fuel leaks onto the road, it may expose other vehicles t ...
1,064
27. 5. 2016
Mercedes-Benz Vito (2014 - 2016)
VII. 2014 - III. 2016
The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loos ...
1,227
20. 5. 2016
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2013 - 2016)
XII. 2013 - IV. 2016
The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loos ...
1,237
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
22. 2. 2020
Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito (2019)
8. 3. - 3. 5. 2019
1. The head restraints may be defective. This may impair their protective function, increasing the r ...
18
22. 2. 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018 - 2019)
3. 7. 2018 - 19. 6. 2019
Due to insufficient padding, passengers may not be made aware that the headrest on the third row of ...
20
23. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
16. 10. - 30. 11. 2018
A weld on the seat-height adjustment system of the left-hand front seat may be defective and can bre ...
54
12. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito (2019)
30. 1. 2019 - 1. 5. 2019
The upholstery of the headrests may become detached. This could increase the risk of injury in the e ...
64
12. 1. 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)
21. 10. - 21. 11. 2018
The welding of the front seat height adjustment mechanism can be defective. This can lead to an incr ...
68
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
24. 8. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2017 - 2018)
4. 12. 2017 - 28. 5. 2018
Due to a faulty software, the backlighting of the hazard warning switch may be deactivated. The swit ...
810
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary