Last update 16. 02. 2024
38 recalls for 20 Mercedes-Benz models in 2023
Mercedes-Benz has 38 recalls for 20 models in the EU Safety Gate (formerly Rapex) system for 2023. As in previous years, this is the most of any carmaker.
The most recalled Mercedes models in 2023 were the C-Class and the GLC, which had six recalls each. Another six models had three or more recalls. The oldest Mercedes recalled were produced in 2000.
Safety Gate does not provide the numbers of potentially affected cars in its reports, so we always verify them from other sources. Since the beginning of 2023, we have also been monitoring the database of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which publishes the numbers and also often includes Mercedes recalls that Safety Gate does not record. Some of them can be found below. Also new is a link to our other website with Mercedes’ recalls in the USA.
Mercedes-Benz recalls in Safety Gate
In 2023, the following models were recalled. Recalls will be displayed when you click on the link.
These models were recalled in 2023. See also the latest recalls.
Mercedes-Benz recalls in the German KBA database
From our KBA section, we pick out some of the largest Mercedes recalls of the past year.
- Mercedes-Benz GLC: The front towing eye may detach
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Wiring harness can rub against underbody panelling
- Mercedes recall: Loss of drive possible in over 589,000 vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS: Drive loss due to faulty software
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Interior fan overheating
- Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS: Moisture penetration can cause a fire
- Loosening the steering gear bolts with various Mercedes-Benz models
- Other KBA recalls for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz recalls in the United Kingdom
You can also find Mercedes recalls on our website car-recalls.co.uk. These are the recalls published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the UK.
Mercedes-Benz recalls in the United States
Another new feature for 2023 was the launch of our sister site car-recalls.com, featuring (not only) Mercedes’ U.S. recalls.
Check also the Service Bulletin (TSB)
This summary is not intended to provide comprehensive information on all Mercedes recalls in 2023. Only those that have been reported to the European Safety Gate alert system are listed. In addition to recalls, car manufacturers also carry out so-called service campaigns (Technical Service Bulletin – TSB), which are not reported anywhere and are only carried out on vehicles that arrive at an authorised workshop for servicing. We describe the difference between a recall and a service campaign in more detail in this article. This overview should prompt second-hand owners of older cars to contact an authorised workshop and ask if any recall or service campaign has been announced for a particular car. We advise how to do this here.
Mercedes-Benz recalls in 2023 by model
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2022) | 05/07/2023 | The fitted tyres may not meet the load requirements and could be damaged while the vehicle is being driven. This... |
✅ All A-Class recalls
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2022 – 2023) | 17/09/2023 | The exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction. This creates... |
✅ All AMG GT recalls
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2023) | 03/12/2023 | The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out, creating a risk of an accident. The front airbag... |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2021 – 2023) | 05/08/2023 | The tightening torque on the screw connections on certain 12V and 48V ground points may be insufficient. This may lead... |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2020 – 2022) | 28/05/2023 | Fuel may leak and the fuel line pressure may drop, leading to misfires or even engine stalling while driving, increasing... |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2020 – 2021) | 03/03/2023 | Improper foam used in the front bumper may cause the active hood release to fail to deploy in the event... |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2000 – 2010) | 24/02/2023 | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach from the... |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2010 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
✅ All C-Class recalls
Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (2022) | 05/07/2023 | The fitted tyres may not meet the load requirements and could be damaged while the vehicle is being driven. This... |
✅ All CLA’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz CLC
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLC (2000 – 2010) | 24/02/2023 | Due to improper bonding, the glass panel to the sunroof frame may detach, creating a risk of an accident. The... |
✅ All CLC’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz CLK
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLK (2000 – 2010) | 24/02/2023 | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach from the... |
✅ All CLK’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLS (2022 – 2023) | 17/09/2023 | The exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction. This creates... |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS (2004 – 2010) | 24/02/2023 | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach from the... |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS (2010 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
✅ All CLS’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2022 – 2023) | 17/09/2023 | The exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction. This creates... |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2000 – 2010) | 24/02/2023 | Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach from the... |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2010 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
✅ All E-Class recalls
Mercedes-Benz EQB
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB (2022) | 23/04/2023 | The B-pillar may be faulty, which can result in the window airbag being damaged when deployed and fragmented parts can... |
✅ All EQB’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz EQE
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQE (2023) | 03/12/2023 | The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out, creating a risk of an accident. The front airbag... |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE (2022) | 21/02/2023 | The airbag in the upper B-pillar may not open as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of... |
✅ All EQE’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz EQS
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021 – 2022) | 14/08/2022 | The threading of the tow eye in the front and rear bumper may not meet the specifications. The tow eye... |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021) | 25/04/2022 | The polycarbonate panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle.... |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021) | 10/04/2022 | An incorrectly bolted earthing connection and potential-equalisation cable for the auxiliary heater can lead to increased electrical resistance and overheating... |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021) | 15/01/2022 | Due to an incorrect material composition of the Mode 2 charging cable for charging at a household power socket, the... |
✅ All EQS recalls
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2007 – 2023) | 09/07/2023 | The oil supply to the drive shaft bearing in the rear axle differential may be inadequate, which could lead to... |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2020 – 2022) | 15/01/2023 | Cracks may appear in the rear axle transmission housing, which can lead to oil leaks on the road, increasing the... |
✅ All G-Class recalls
Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) | 03/12/2023 | The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out, creating a risk of an accident. The front airbag... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2021 – 2023) | 08/10/2023 | The front towing eye bolt/screw may detach, creating a risk of an accident. The Mercedes-Benz GLC vehicles affected by this... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2022 – 2023) | 24/07/2023 | The trailer coupling device may not be able to withstand the load. The coupling armature could detach from the vehicle,... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) | 12/06/2023 | The wheel and/or brake vent screws may not be tightened with sufficient torque and can come off completely when the... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2022) | 17/04/2023 | The B pillar wiring harness may be damaged, which can lead to a short circuit that causes a fire. The... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC (2015 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
✅ All GLC’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018 – 2021) | 18/04/2023 | Incorrectly routed condensation drain hoses can cause moisture to enter the passenger compartment, leakage currents and thus an increased risk... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE/M-Class (2010 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE (2021 – 2022) | 30/01/2023 | Insufficient fastening of the bolts can cause the steering coupling to come loose from the steering spindle. This affects the... |
✅ All GLE’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz GLK
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLK (2010 – 2015) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
✅ All GLK’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018 – 2021) | 18/04/2023 | Incorrectly routed condensation drain hoses can cause moisture to enter the passenger compartment, leakage currents and thus an increased risk... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS/GL (2010 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS (2021 – 2022) | 30/01/2023 | Insufficient fastening of the bolts can cause the steering coupling to come loose from the steering spindle. This affects the... |
✅ All GLS recalls
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2020 – 2023) | 08/10/2023 | The 12 volt ground wire screw in the trunk may be defective, which can lead to that certain electronic stability... |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class RHD (2020 – 2022) | 17/09/2023 | The fuse box of the engine compartment may be defective. High electrical currents could increase the temperature, creating a risk... |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2010 – 2017) | 05/02/2023 | The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to the detachment of the steering box from... |
✅ All S-Class recalls
Mercedes-Benz SL
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz SL (2021 – 2023) | 05/11/2023 | Due to improper installation, the 12V starter/generator wiring harness could come into contact with the drive shaft, causing abrasion over... |
✅ All SL recalls
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2017 – 2020) | 23/04/2023 | Last update 28. 02. 2024The fuse for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may be faulty, which can cause... |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018 – 2020) | 24/03/2023 | Cracks in the area of the connection part of the coupling support could lead to the detachment of the coupling... |
✅ All Sprinter’s recalls
Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class / Vito (2020 – 2022) | 24/02/2023 | The drainage pipe for the fuel filter can rub against the underbody panel while driving. This can lead to diesel... |
✅ All Vito / V-Class recalls
Useful links
- Mercedes-Benz Reliability
- Mercedes-Benz Owners’ Reviews
- Mercedes-Benz recalls by model
- Mercedes-Benz recalls in 2022
- Other manufacturers in 2023
This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer for more informations.
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