Mercedes-BENZ recalls
770 recorded safety recalls for Mercedes-BENZ vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.
Two registers: 423 from the US NHTSA database and 347 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. A recall issued in one market does not always apply elsewhere, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.
European recalls by country
Where each Mercedes-BENZ Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.
Mercedes-BENZ Slc, SLK
- Passenger car
Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and might not maintain the requisite pre-tensioning force. Loosening of the joint may result in reduced control of the vehicle and an increased accident risk.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0738/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-06-17
Mercedes-BENZ CLA Shooting Brake
- Passenger car
The screw fittings on the mounting brackets of the backrests are inadequate. In the event of an accident it can cause the backrest to fold, increasing the risk of injury for passengers.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1607/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-12-09
Mercedes-BENZ CLA-Class
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/04483/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-12-26
Mercedes-BENZ SLK class
- Passenger car
The back-up cable supplying current to the ignition switch might not be connected properly. If this additional power supply is not available, it means that, in the event of failure of the main battery after the engine is switched off, neither the electronic parking brake nor the "P" transmission position would…
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0759/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-06-24
Mercedes-BENZ S-class Coupe and Cabrio
- Passenger car
The belt feeders do not return to their standby position due to faulty encoding of the automatic belt feeder. This entirely removes the protective effect of the shoulder strap in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1608/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-12-09
Mercedes-BENZ ML-Class, GLE-Class
- Passenger car
In the event of a car crash involving strong forces the end mount of the rear right seat belt may fail because of incorrectly fixed bolts. This would increase the potential risk of injury to passengers.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0858/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-07-15
Mercedes-BENZ Eqe, EQS
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01146/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-08-12
Mercedes-BENZ G 280 CDI, G300 CDI 4x4 2850
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01436/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-10-21