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Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.



Latest Vito’s / V-Class’s Issues in the EU

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If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas...
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The steering wheel height adjustment may not be correctly fastened. In the case of a frontal crash, the fastening of the steering ...
24/02/2023
The drainage pipe for the fuel filter can rub against the underbody panel while driving. This can lead to diesel leakage, creating...

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Latest Vito’s / V-Class’s Issues in the UK

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