56 recalls for 19 Mercedes-Benz models in 2019
In 2019, Mercedes-Benz announced 56 recalls involving 19 models through the EU Rapex system. The A-Class, E-Class and Sprinter were the most recalled models with 10 recalls for each.
We’ve sorted all the 2019 recalls according to the model into a table below.
10 out of the 56 Mercedes-Benz recalls were announced for the Sprinter Vans and 5 for the Vito and V-Class models. It is also worth noting that Mercedes recalls its cars because of every slightest defect. Two X-Class recalls are only due to incorrect data in the operating instructions manual, for example.
Among the larger actions, let’s mention the failure of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) with 12 models, or the possible cracks on the lock nut of the steering mechanism with the C-Class, E-Class and CLS. With the A-Class, the brake pedal may be poorly welded.
The E-Class had three recalls due to a poorly mounted rear spoiler with the estate version. The same defect is also reported with the SUV GLEs, where the window strips may also fall off the rear doors. Moisture can penetrate the GLE‘s interior through either a small hole in the floor or poorly routed air conditioning condensation hose.
The Mercedes flagship S-Class also didn’t avoid problems in 2019. In addition to the aforementioned e-Call system, there may be a problem with the seat belt lock sensors, or poorly attached A, B and C pillar covers. The first fully electric Mercedes-Benz EQC was also recalled.
We’ve written about some problems in more detail in separate articles.
How can you check the recalls by VIN?
Even if you don’t see your car in the table below, it doesn’t mean it was not the subject of a recall sometime in the past. The best way to verify whether a particular car is affected by some recall is to contact a Mercedes-Benz Authorized Service and ask for the VIN code to be checked not only for recalls but also for various Service bulletins.
It will only cost you your time because such information is provided for free. Free of charge are usually also all the repairs that are related to the recall. It doesn’t matter whether you are the first, second or even third owner. It doesn’t even matter whether you have been to Mercedes-Benz authorized service regularly, occasionally or never before.
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If you wish to get fully comprehensive VIN lookup, with more than 80 data points about the history of the car, then we suggest going to HPI-Check, which provides information on a specific vehicle using also the vehicle registration number.
What is a VIN code?
The VIN code is a unique identification number that is embossed on the body of the car and shown on the ID card. In some cars, it can also be found in the frame under the windscreen. It is made up of a unique combination of 17 letters and numbers.
Mercedes-Benz recalls in 2019 by model
A-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| I. | A metal chip within the ESP could block a non-return valve. | 4/2018 | link |
| I. | The flat conductor of the starter wiring has been incorrectly positioned. | 4/2018 – 6/2018 | link |
| II. | The locking mechanisms of the backrest might not lock correctly. | 5/2018 – 9/2018 | link |
| II. | No perforation has been made in the outer covering of the instrument panel. | 11/2017 – 8/2018 | link |
| II. | A bolt in the locking mechanism of the articulated trailer coupling is defective. | 2/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| VI. | The welding of the brake pedal plate to the brake pedal lever may not be sufficiently strong. | 11/2018 – 3/2019 | link |
| X. | The strength of the material of the shielding plate under the spare wheel might not be appropriate. | 1/2018 – 7/2018 | link |
| XI. | There might be inclusions or cracks on the rear axle. | 4/2019 | link |
| XII. | The belt anchor fittings for the front seats. | 3/2018 – 6/2018 | link |
| All A-Class Recalls | | |
B-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| II. | A bolt in the locking mechanism of the articulated trailer coupling is defective. | 2/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| All B-Class Recalls | | |
C-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| I. | The steering wheel may not be correctly connected with the steering gearbox. | 5/2018 | link |
| II. | The status shown in the centre console of the passenger airbags may not be correctly indicated. | 8/2017 – 10/2018 | link |
| II. | There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. | 2/2014 – 12/2018 | link |
| II. | A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system. | 7/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| II. | The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. | 6/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| V. | The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake may be defective. | 6/2017 – 11/2018 | link |
| VII. | The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe. | 12/2018 – 1/2019 | link |
| X. | The cross-member and the trailer could be completely detached from the vehicle. | 8/2018 | link |
| All C-Class Recalls | | |
CLA
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| II. | A bolt in the locking mechanism of the articulated trailer coupling is defective. | 2/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| All CLA´s Recalls | | |
CLS
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| II. | There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. | 2/2014 – 12/2018 | link |
| V. | The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate. | 7/2017 – 3/2018 | link |
| VII. | The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe. | 12/2018 – 1/2019 | link |
| All CLS´s Recalls | | |
E-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| I. | The steering wheel may not be correctly connected with the steering gearbox. | 5/2018 | link |
| I. | The bolts of the rear spoiler may have been insufficiently tightened. | 10/2018 – 11/2018 | link |
| II. | There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. | 2/2014 – 12/2018 | link |
| II. | A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system. | 7/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| II. | The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. | 6/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| V. | The rear door spoiler may not be secured enough. | 6/2018 – 7/2018 | link |
| VII. | Certain screw connections attaching the wiring harness to the fuse box may not have been fitted (Coupe). | 3/2018 – 5/2018 | link |
| VII. | The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe. | 12/2018 – 1/2019 | link |
| XI. | The rear spoiler might not have been attached in accordance with requirements. | 9/2016 – 5/2019 | link |
| All E-Class Recalls | | |
G-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| All G-Class Recalls | | |
GLA
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| XI. | The end mount of the middle rear safety belt may not be correctly secured. | 6/2018 – 10/2018 | link |
| All GLA´s Recalls | | |
GLC
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| II. | The status shown in the centre console of the passenger airbags may not be correctly indicated. | 8/2017 – 10/2018 | link |
| II. | A defective sensor installed within the electrical power steering system. | 7/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| V. | The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake may be defective. | 6/2017 – 11/2018 | link |
| X. | The cross-member and the trailer could be completely detached from the vehicle. | 8/2018 | link |
| All GLC´s Recalls | | |
GLE
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | The rear spoiler may not have been produced according to specifications. | 1/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| VIII. | A small opening may have been melted into the floor due to incorrect welding. | 6/2018 – 4/2019 | link |
| IX. | The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme temperatures. | 6/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| X. | The drain hose of the air conditioning system may not have been correctly installed. | 8/2018 – 8/2019 | link |
| XI. | The welding of the fuel filler neck to the fuel container. | 4/2019 – 6/2019 | link |
| XII. | The garnish moulding to the window stay bar of the rear doors. | 8/2018 – 9/2019 | link |
| All GLE´s Recalls | | |
GLS
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| XII. | The garnish moulding to the window stay bar of the rear doors. | 8/2018 – 9/2019 | link |
| All GLS´s Recalls | | |
EQC
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| XII. | The bolt of the front-axle differential gear may not meet the durability specification. | 2019 | link |
| All EQC´s Recalls | | |
S-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| II. | The sensors in some seatbelt locks may not have been adequately manufactured. | 6/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| X. | The A, B and C pillar trims may not have been correctly fastened. | 6/2018 – 9/2018 | link |
| All S-Class´s Recalls | | |
SL
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| X. | The passenger airbag may not have been sewn together in accordance with the specifications. | 3/2018 – 11/2018 | link |
| All SL´s Recalls | | |
AMG GT
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The software of the communication module for the emergency call system (eCall) is faulty. | 2016 – 2018 | link |
| V. | The riveting of the front seat belt housing covers may be inadequate. | 7/2017 – 3/2018 | link |
| VI. | The software for the side radar sensors may be faulty. | 8/2018 – 2/2019 | link |
| All AMG GT´s Recalls | | |
Citan
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VII. | An emission control component, used under certain conditions, could deteriorate more rapidly. | 2015 – 2017 | link |
| IX. | The ventilation system of the crankcase might be blocked due to a manufacturing error. | 4/2019 – 5/2019 | link |
| All Citan´s Recalls | | |
Vito / V-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| IV. | There is a possibility of red rust corrosion on metallic components of the roof frame (Marco Polo). | 2/2017 – 2/2018 | link |
| IV. | The passenger airbag cover on the instrument panel is inadequate. | 1/2019 | link |
| VIII. | The screw connections of front swivel seat consoles could be defective. | 1/2019 – 4/2019 | link |
| IX. | Due to incorrectly fitted brake pipes, brake fluid may leak out. | 11/2018 – 5/2019 | link |
| XI. | The coverings on the seat boxes with an integrated back-up battery may be missing. | 6/2014 – 9/2019 | link |
| All Vito / V-Class Recalls | | |
Sprinter
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | Trailer couplings may develop cracks when operated under load. | 8/2018 – 11/2018 | link |
| III. | Possible lack of welding on certain seams. | 9/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| III. | Failure of the glow plug relay may result in an electrical short circuit. | 7/2013 – 7/2018 | link |
| V. | Missing cover on the sliding door of the stowage space. | 3/2018 – 10/2018 | link |
| VII. | A missing torsion rod on the front axle. | 9/2018 – 3/2019 | link |
| VII. | Possible defect in the automatic transmission may block the changing of gears. | 8/2018 – 10/2018 | link |
| IX. | Possible thermal overload of the fuse holder of the air suspension compressor. | 9/2009 – 8/2018 | link |
| XI. | Due to a manufacturing defect, the leaf springs on the rear axle might break. | 3/2018 – 1/2019 | link |
| XI. | The leaf springs on the rear axle may have not been fitted in accordance with the specifications. | 9/2018 – 8/2019 | link |
| XI. | The stabilizer on the rear axle was not installed in accordance with the specifications. | 9/2018 – 5/2019 | link |
| All Sprinter´s Recalls | | |
X-Class
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | Inadequate instructions for retrofitting a tow hitch. | 4/2017 – 12/2018 | link |
| IV. | The foot space lamp on driver’s side can become detached. | 9/2017 – 4/2018 | link |
| V. | Defective operating manual can cause the roof load to be exceeded. | 6/2018 – 3/2019 | link |
| All X-Class Recalls | | |
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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.
