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
2. 11. 2018
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2018)
10. 1. 2018 - 14. 2. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not be adequate. As ...
169
2. 11. 2018
Mercedes-Benz CLA (2018)
10. 1. 2018 - 14. 2. 2018
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not be adequate. As ...
177
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 ...
181
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 ...
184
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 ...
396
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
8. 12. 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2017 - 2018)
13. 12. 2017 - 1. 8. 2018
An incorrectly installed wiring harness may jam between the stop-lamp switch and the brake lever. Th ...
465
5. 10. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018)
IV. 2018 - VI. 2018
The pistons on the rear axle brake calipers are inadequate. This may lead to reduced braking perform ...
204
5. 10. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018)
IV. 2018 - VI. 2018
The pistons on the rear axle brake calipers are inadequate. This may lead to reduced braking perform ...
167
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 ...
311
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 ...
407
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
29. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLS (2016)
until VI. 2016
The sealing cap of the Active Curve System’s oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking o ...
137
29. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2015 - 2016)
until VI. 2016
The sealing cap of the Active Curve System’s oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking o ...
204
29. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz GL (2010 - 2016)
XI. 2010 - VI. 2016
The sealing cap of the Active Curve System’s oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking o ...
253
28. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2018)
III. 2018
The lower engine compartment cover lacks the necessary left-hand gap for the exhaust system. As a re ...
208
28. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2018)
III. 2018
The lower engine compartment cover lacks the necessary left-hand gap for the exhaust system. As a re ...
242
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 ...
662
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 ...
748
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 ...
537
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 ...
729
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 ...
862
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 ...
922
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 ...
2,737
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 ...
566
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 ...
1,255
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 ...
681
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 ...
577
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 ...
291
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 ...
420
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 ...
624
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 ...
482
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
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 ...
278
3. 11. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016 - 2018)
11. 10. 2016 - 11. 1. 2018
The operation of the active bonnet may be faulty because of a wrong positioning of the sensor hose i ...
274
23. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016 - 2017)
I. 2016 - XI. 2017
The decorative strips on the rear waist finisher have not been glued on correctly. As a consequence, ...
237
24. 8. 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2018)
19. 1. 2018 až 17. 4. 2018
The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when ...
453
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 ...
376
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
20. 1. 2019
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2016 - 2018)
2016 - 2018
The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. As a resul ...
9
20. 1. 2019
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2016 - 2018)
2016 - 2018
The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. As a resul ...
32
20. 1. 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016 - 2018)
2016 - 2018
The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. As a resul ...
8
20. 1. 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016 - 2018)
2016 - 2018
The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. As a resul ...
7
20. 1. 2019
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2016 - 2018)
2016 - 2018
The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. As a resul ...
7
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 ...
278
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 ...
110
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. ...
542
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 ...
828
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 ...
662
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 ...
542
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 ...
525
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 ...
660
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 ...
495
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 ...
271
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 ...
639
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 ...
766
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 ...
291
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 ...
920
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 ...
710
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 ...
702
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 ...
738
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
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 ...
181
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 ...
184
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 ...
396
23. 9. 2018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (2017)
X. 2017 - XI. 2017
The ISOFIX console, anchoring the child seat to the car body, may not be adequate. As a result, the ...
151
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 ...
253
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 ...
232
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary