Mercedes-Benz 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 faults by keywords
Airbags
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
148
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
161
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
65
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
90
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
61
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
60
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLA (2018)
17. 1. 2018 - 14. 3. 2018
The casing material of the gas generator of the driver airbag may be defective. In the event that th ...
113
22. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2017)
24. 5. 2017 - 29. 5. 2017
The adhesion of the lower part of the windscreen to the bodywork may be inadequate.
In the event of ...
69
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
10. 8. 2018
Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG (2017 - 2018)
XII. 2017 - IV. 2018
The brake calliper brackets on the rear axle may develop cracks and fail. This could lead to a reduc ...
89
22. 12. 2017
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2015 - 2017)
IX. 2015 - XI. 2017
The software of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) could malfunction. The braking and/or stopp ...
190
20. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz V-Class / Vito (2017)
31. 7. 2017 - 16. 8. 2017
A section of one brake line may have a narrowed cross section. This could have an adverse effect on ...
684
17. 2. 2017
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2016)
25. 8. - 13. 9. 2016
The brake lines on the vehicles may not be bolted to the underbody with the correct torque. This cou ...
734
30. 9. 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2016)
feb 2016 - may 2016
The electronic parking brake might not function. This might lead to a greater risk of accidents or i ...
595
30. 9. 2016
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016)
feb 2016 - may 2016
The electronic parking brake might not function. This might lead to a greater risk of accidents or i ...
500
3. 6. 2016
Mercedes-Benz ML 500 Hybrid (2015)
III. 2015 - IX. 2015
The on-board high-voltage battery charger may malfunction. As a consequence it may incorrectly detec ...
526
3. 6. 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 Hybrid Plus (2015)
III. 2015 - IX. 2015
The on-board high-voltage battery charger may malfunction. As a consequence it may incorrectly detec ...
451
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
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 ...
147
10. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2014 - 2017)
II. 2014 - II. 2017
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding compon ...
511
10. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2014 - 2017)
II. 2014 - II. 2017
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding compon ...
460
10. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2014 - 2017)
II. 2014 - II. 2017
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding compon ...
329
10. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz CLA (2014 - 2017)
II. 2014 - II. 2017
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding compon ...
230
10. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2014 - 2017)
II. 2014 - II. 2017
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding compon ...
495
10. 10. 2017
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2014 - 2017)
II. 2014 - II. 2017
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding compon ...
296
11. 3. 2017
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2015 - 2016)
13. 5. 2015 – 13. 12. 2016
Engine mount screws may not be correctly secured. In the event of a crash this could increase the ri ...
521
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
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 ...
147
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
13. 7. 2018
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2017 - 2018)
XII. 2017 - IV. 2018
The safety ring on the right-hand side shaft on the front axle may not be correctly mounted or may b ...
486
10. 5. 2017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2016)
14. 4. 2016 - 29. 11. 2016
A breakage in the flat spring support can cause the flat spring on the rear axle to break and result ...
412
2. 2. 2017
Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse (2014 - 2015)
IX. 2014 - III. 2015
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an ov ...
550
2. 2. 2017
Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (2014 - 2015)
IX. 2014 - III. 2015
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an ov ...
689
2. 2. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2014 - 2015)
IX. 2014 - III. 2015
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an ov ...
638
17. 6. 2016
Mercedes-Benz SLK (2016)
I. 2016 - V. 2016
Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and ...
457
17. 6. 2016
Mercedes-Benz SLC (2016)
I. 2016 - V. 2016
Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and ...
594
13. 9. 2013
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2009 - 2011)
2. 9. 2009 - 10. 2. 2011
A faulty weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle may break, leading to sudden loss of steering cont ...
208
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
8. 5. 2017
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2012 - 2017)
VI. 2012 - I. 2017
The universal joint gear may be subject to excessive wear due to insufficient torque in the screw co ...
2,224
29. 4. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013 - 2014)
I. 2013 - X. 2014
The steering coupling might not have been screwed to the correct torque specification. As a conseque ...
423
29. 4. 2017
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2013 - 2014)
I. 2013 - X. 2014
The steering coupling might not have been screwed to the correct torque specification. As a conseque ...
1,059
11. 3. 2017
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2016)
I. 2016
The upper suspension arm may not have been correctly screwed to the stub axle, which could affect th ...
476
11. 3. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2016)
I. 2016
The upper suspension arm may not have been correctly screwed to the stub axle, which could affect th ...
466
11. 3. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GL (2016)
I. 2016
The upper suspension arm may not have been correctly screwed to the stub axle, which could affect th ...
679
1. 3. 2017
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2016)
16. 11. - 8. 12. 2016
There may be cracks in the steering column tube. This means that the steering column might not withs ...
530
29. 1. 2017
Mercedes-Benz SL (2012 - 2015)
VIII. 2012 - X. 2015
The power-assisted steering control units may have been fitted with defectively welded contacts. As ...
512
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
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 ...
103
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 ...
308
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 ...
377
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 ...
369
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
17. 8. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017 - 2018)
II. 2017 - I. 2018
The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when ...
11
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2017 - 2018)
IX. 2017 - III. 2018
1. Certain welding points in the area of the front wheel arch may be missing. If these welding point ...
404
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2017)
11. 9. 2017 - 11. 10. 2017
There are missing welding points on the front side wall. This may increase the risk of injury to the ...
632
22. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2017)
24. 5. 2017 - 29. 5. 2017
The adhesion of the lower part of the windscreen to the bodywork may be inadequate.
In the event of ...
69
1. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017)
IV. 2017 - X. 2017
The seals on the front doors around the window may allow water to enter the inner door area causing ...
233
11. 11. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLS (2016)
V. 2016 - VIII. 2016
There may be superfluous insulation material in the lower area of the windscreen which could damage ...
247
11. 11. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2016)
V. 2016 - VIII. 2016
There may be superfluous insulation material in the lower area of the windscreen which could damage ...
257
11. 8. 2017
Mercedes-Benz V-Class / Vito (2014 - 2017)
I. 2014 - IV. 2017
Missing welding points on the rear cross-bar may increase the risk of injury for passengers in the e ...
1,474
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
17. 8. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017 - 2018)
II. 2017 - I. 2018
The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when ...
11
10. 8. 2018
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2017 - 2018)
VIII. 2017 - II. 2018
On certain vehicles, the nuts to attach the conductor rails inside the fuse box in the boot may not ...
150
1. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017)
IV. 2017 - X. 2017
The seals on the front doors around the window may allow water to enter the inner door area causing ...
233
27. 1. 2018
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2017)
16. 2. 2017 - 17. 7. 2017
In the event of a crash, the disconnection of the power supply by the pyrofuse prevents the automati ...
163
5. 1. 2018
Mercedes-Benz V-Class (2014 - 2017)
7. 6. 2014 - 2. 6. 2017
The cabling under the front swivel seats can get caught causing damage to the cabling. This could re ...
524
18. 8. 2017
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2017)
9. 3. 2017 – 24. 5. 2017
Poorly installed electrical system wiring in the passenger compartment could lead to a short-circuit ...
419
3. 3. 2017
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2014 - 2016)
X. 2014 - XI. 2016
The wiring harness of the front windscreen wiper motor may have been positioned near the windscreen ...
474
31. 12. 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLA (2014)
9. 9. - 7. 11. 2014
Owing to the incorrect installation of fuses, various vehicle functions might fail. These include th ...
548
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
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. ...
225
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 ...
699
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 ...
384
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 ...
428
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 ...
361
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2017 - 2018)
IX. 2017 - III. 2018
1. Certain welding points in the area of the front wheel arch may be missing. If these welding point ...
404
28. 1. 2018
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2016 - 2017)
17. 10. 2016 - 11. 12. 2017
The seatbelt can become stuck in the guide loop. In the event of an accident, this would reduce the ...
246
13. 1. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2017)
28. - 29. 9. 2017
The seat belt for the centre-left seat in the rear row of seats may not lock properly on account of ...
145
3. 11. 2017
Mercedes-Benz Citan (2017)
IX. 2009
Screws to fasten the safety belt to the B and C pillars on the left-hand side of the vehicle may not ...
395
15. 9. 2017
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016 - 2017)
VIII. 2016 - V. 2017
The mixing ratio of the propellant for the seat-belt pre-tensioner igniters may be incorrect. In an ...
404
25. 5. 2017
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016 - 2017)
VII. 2016 - III. 2017
The propellant mixing ratio in certain seat-belt pre-tensioner igniters may be incorrect. As a resul ...
431
25. 5. 2017
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016 - 2017)
VII. 2016 - III. 2017
The propellant mixing ratio in certain seat-belt pre-tensioner igniters may be incorrect. As a resul ...
372
25. 5. 2017
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2016 - 2017)
VII. 2016 - III. 2017
The propellant mixing ratio in certain seat-belt pre-tensioner igniters may be incorrect. As a resul ...
478
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 ...
103
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 ...
639
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 ...
606
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 ...
496
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 ...
528
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2015)
28. 10. 2015 - 19. 11. 2015
Cracks may form in the high-pressure fuel pipes leading to a fuel leak and a vehicle fire.
The recal ...
351
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2015)
28. 10. 2015 - 19. 11. 2015
Cracks may form in the high-pressure fuel pipes leading to a fuel leak and a vehicle fire.
The recal ...
437
11. 3. 2016
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (2015)
28. 10. 2015 - 19. 11. 2015
Cracks may form in the high-pressure fuel pipes leading to a fuel leak and a vehicle fire.
The recal ...
339
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
20. 7. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017)
IV. 2017 - VIII. 2017
The seat-backs may not be fully secured on the right-hand side of the front seats. In the event of a ...
65
20. 7. 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2017)
IV. 2017 - VIII. 2017
The seat-backs may not be fully secured on the right-hand side of the front seats. In the event of a ...
59
30. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)
1. 1. 2018 - 27. 3. 2018
The seat height adjuster on the front seats might be inadequately assembled. This could result in un ...
141
9. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017 - 2018)
19. 8. 2017 - 14. 2. 2018
The welding of the backrests of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats may be defectiv ...
158
9. 6. 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2017 - 2018)
19. 8. 2017 - 14. 2. 2018
The welding of the backrests of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats may be defectiv ...
100
3. 2. 2018
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2016 - 2017)
2. 8. 2016- 21. 9. 2017
The sport seats and the roll bar are not compatible. There may be contact between the headrest and t ...
215
28. 1. 2017
Mercedes-Benz ML (2014 - 2016)
VII. 2014 - IX. 2016
Due to incorrect functioning of the occupancy sensor system on the passenger’s side, the airba ...
566
28. 1. 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLS (2014 - 2016)
VII. 2014 - IX. 2016
Due to incorrect functioning of the occupancy sensor system on the passenger’s side, the airba ...
1,336
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary