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
18. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2018)
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 ...
41
4. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz SL (2018)
20. 3. 2018 - 22. 11. 2018
The passenger airbag may not have been sewn together in accordance with the specifications. As a res ...
99
30. 9. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018)
26. 6. 2018 - 3. 12. 2018
The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme vehicle interior temperatur ...
57
19. 4. 2019
Mercedes-Benz V-Class (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 ...
492
3. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2017 - 2018)
1. 8. 2017 - 11. 10. 2018
In vehicles with automatic child-seat detection, the status shown in the centre console of the passe ...
385
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
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 ...
211
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 ...
543
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 ...
479
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 ...
288
19. 4. 2019
Mercedes-Benz X-Class (2017 - 2018)
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 ...
565
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, ...
159
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 ...
417
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 ...
332
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 ...
227
14. 7. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2015 - 2017)
2015 - 2017
An emission control component, used under certain conditions, could deteriorate more rapidly than ex ...
259
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 ...
310
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 ...
1,536
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
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 ...
34
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 ...
53
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 ...
37
2. 11. 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018 - 2019)
29. 3. 2018 - 14. 1. 2019
Due to a manufacturing defect, the leaf springs on the rear axle might break. Consequently, the whee ...
78
18. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
19. 1. 2018 - 18. 7. 2018
The strength of the material of the shielding plate under the spare wheel might not be appropriate. ...
94
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 ...
507
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 ...
487
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 ...
423
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 ...
715
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 ...
726
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 ...
88
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 ...
704
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 ...
693
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 ...
1,070
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 ...
771
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
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 ...
64
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 ...
32
25. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2018)
20. 8. 2018 - 30. 8. 2018
The bolts which connect the cross-member of the trailer coupling device (towbar) to the vehicle may ...
33
18. 10. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
19. 1. 2018 - 18. 7. 2018
The strength of the material of the shielding plate under the spare wheel might not be appropriate. ...
94
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 ...
244
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
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 ...
55
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 ...
74
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 ...
244
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 ...
268
28. 6. 2019
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2018 - 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 ...
357
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 ...
684
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 ...
568
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. ...
1,196
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 ...
1,100
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 ...
1,306
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 ...
922
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 ...
968
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
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. ...
44
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 - ...
304
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 - ...
316
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 ...
381
17. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018)
6/2018 - 8/2018
The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. Consequently, they mig ...
419
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 ...
704
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 ...
1,423
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 ...
1,004
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 ...
1,136
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 ...
1,162
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
31. 8. 2019
Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito (2019)
23. 1. 2019 - 9. 4. 2019
The screw connections of front swivel seat consoles could be defective. This may lead to an increase ...
296
17. 2. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
4. 5. 2018 - 22. 9. 2018
The locking mechanisms of the right and/or left backrest might not lock correctly. This might impair ...
388
5. 10. 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2017 - 2018)
IV. 2017 - VI. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly ...
493
5. 10. 2018
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2017 - 2018)
IV. 2017 - VI. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly ...
657
5. 10. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017 - 2018)
IV. 2017 - VI. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly ...
757
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 ...
693
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary