Last update 16. 02. 2024
In 2018, Mercedes-Benz announced 36 recalls that affected 17 of its models, according to the Rapex notifications. How to check your VIN for free to see if any of them is also relevant to your car?
We will only mention a few of the many Mercedes-Benz´s recalls in this article. We offer a detailed overview of individual models and their defects in a table at the end of this page.
The most-recalled Mercedes-Benz models in 2018 were the E-Class and Sprinter (9), followed by the A-Class and the C-Class (5). The four recalls were announced with the V-Class/Vito.
In terms of the number of models included in one recall, Mercedes’s largest action in 2018 was the Alert with Rapex code A12/0852/18 from the 26th week due to a defect of the driver’s airbag gas generator. After activating the airbag, the released particles may penetrate the passenger compartment and cause an injury. This recall was issued with the A, B, C, E-Class, AMG GT, GLA and GLC models manufactured from January to March 2018.
Among the others, we mention also the missing welding points in the front wheel arch with A-Class produced between 9/2017 – 3/2018, or the faulty welding of the backrests of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats with the C-Class and the E-Class (4/2017 – 8 2017). Also noteworthy are the faulty pistons on the rear axle brake calipers with the CLE and GLS models produced from April to June 2018.
* We’ve divided all the recalls according to the models into the table at the end of the article.
Mercedes-Benz 2018 recalls by model
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The adhesion of the lower part of the windscreen to the bodywork may be inadequate. |
5/2017 |
link |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
Certain welding points in the area of the front wheel arch may be missing. |
9/2017 – 3/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
The welding of the mounting brackets on the ISOFIX child seat attachments may be inadequate. |
9/2017 – 3/2018 |
link |
| VIII. |
The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. |
2/2017 – 1/2018 |
link |
|
All A-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
| XI. |
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not be adequate. |
1/2018 – 2/2018 |
link |
|
All B-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The welding of the backrests of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats may be defective. |
8/2017 – 2/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
| VII. |
The seat-backs may not be fully secured on the right-hand side of the front seats. |
4/2017 – 8/2017 |
link |
| IX. |
The decorative strips on the rear waist finisher have not been glued on correctly. |
1/2016 – 11/2017 |
link |
| IX. |
The lower engine compartment cover lacks the necessary left-hand gap for the exhaust system. |
3/2018 |
link |
|
All C-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The seals on the front doors around the window may allow water to enter the inner door area. |
4/2017 – 10/2017 |
link |
| VI. |
The welding of the backrests of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats may be defective. |
8/2017 – 2/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
| VII. |
The seat-backs may not be fully secured on the right-hand side of the front seats. |
4/2017 – 8/2017 |
link |
| VIII. |
The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. |
2/2017 – 1/2018 |
link |
| IX. |
(Cabrio) The ISOFIX console, anchoring the child seat to the car body, may not be adequate. |
10/2017 – 11/2017 |
link |
| IX. |
The lower engine compartment cover lacks the necessary gap for the exhaust system. |
3/2018 |
link |
| X. |
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly. |
4/2017 – 6/2018 |
link |
| XI. |
The operation of the active bonnet may be faulty. |
10/2016 – 1/2018 |
link |
|
All E-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
In the event of a crash, the disconnection of the power supply prevents the automatic unlocking of the doors. |
2/2017 – 7/2017 |
link |
| VIII. |
The nuts to attach the conductor rails inside the fuse box in the boot may not have been installed. |
8/2017 – 2/2018 |
link |
|
All S-Class Recalls |
|
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| XI. |
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not be adequate. |
1/2018 – 2/2018 |
link |
|
All CLA Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| X. |
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly. |
4/2017 – 6/2018 |
link |
|
All CLS Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VII. |
The safety ring on the right-hand side shaft on the front axle may not be correctly mounted. |
12/2017 – 4/2018 |
link |
| VIII. |
The brake calliper brackets on the rear axle may develop cracks and fail. |
12/2017 – 4/2018 |
link |
|
All G-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz GL
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| IX. |
The sealing cap of the Active Curve System’s oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking out. |
11/2010 – 6/2016 |
link |
|
All GL-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
|
All GLA-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
|
All GLC-Class Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The connectors for the transmission oil cooler hoses may not have been correctly moulded. |
3/2017 – 5/2017 |
link |
| IX. |
The sealing cap of the Active Curve System’s oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking out. |
do 6/2016 |
link |
| X. |
The pistons on the rear axle brake calipers are inadequate. |
4/2018 – 6/2018 |
link |
|
All GLE-Class Recalls |
|
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Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| IX. |
The sealing cap of the Active Curve System’s oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking out. |
do 6/2016 |
link |
| X. |
The pistons on the rear axle brake calipers are inadequate. |
4/2018 – 6/2018 |
link |
|
All GLS-Class Recalls |
|
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
The seatbelt can become stuck in the guide loop. |
10/2016 – 12/2017 |
link |
| II. |
The sport seats and the roll bar are not compatible. |
8/2016 – 9/2017 |
link |
| V. |
The control device for seat occupant detection may not work correctly. |
10/2016 – 3/2017 |
link |
|
All SLS AMG Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VI. |
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
| X. |
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat does not work correctly. |
4/2017 – 6/2018 |
link |
|
All AMG GT Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
The cabling under the front swivel seats can get caught causing damage to the cabling. |
6/2014 – 6/2017 |
link |
| VI. |
Components are missing from the door handles. |
2/2018 |
link |
| IX. |
A faulty “Passenger Airbag Off” light could lead to a faulty passenger presence detector going unnoticed. |
10/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| XII. |
The wrong control lever in the sub-assembly of the door locks. |
7/2018 |
link |
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All V-Class/Vito Recalls |
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
The seat belt for the centre-left seat in the rear row of seats may not lock properly. |
6/1997 – 9/2006 |
link |
| IV. |
Corrosion of the gas-pressure tank may occur. |
9/2017 |
link |
| IV. |
The seat height adjuster on the front seats might be inadequately assembled. |
1/2018 – 3/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
There are missing welding points on the front side wall. |
9/2017 – 10/2017 |
link |
| VIII. |
Due to a faulty software, the backlighting of the hazard warning switch may be deactivated. |
12/2017 – 5/2018 |
link |
| IX. |
The exit assistance system deactivates prematurely after switching off the ignition. |
12/2017 – 6/2018 |
link |
| XII. |
An incorrectly installed wiring harness may jam between the stop-lamp switch and the brake lever. |
12/2017 – 8/2018 |
link |
| XII. |
The wrong control lever in the sub-assembly of the door locks. |
7/2018 |
link |
| XII. |
There are missing welding points on the vehicle frame. |
4/2018 – 7/2018 |
link |
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All Sprinter Recalls |
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