Mercedes-BENZ recalls

European recalls by country

Where each Mercedes-BENZ Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.

Mercedes-BENZ GLA

• Passenger car

  As a result, the safety belt will become inoperable, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/1632/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-11-01

• Passenger car

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/00547/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-04-23

Mercedes-BENZ CLS-Class, E-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 A12/00901/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-07-01

• Passenger car

  In the event of an accident, the rivets could fail and release the housing cover. This can result in a loss of the seat belt’s restraining effect, increasing the risk of injury.

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/0783/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-24

Mercedes-BENZ C 180, C 180 Bluetec, C 200, C 200 Bluetec, C 220 Bluetec, C 250 Bluetec, C 250 Bluetec 4 Matic

• Passenger car

  The crash sensors on the 'B' pillars were not screwed correctly into place in the vehicles affected. In the event of a side impact this might possibly result in the side restraint systems being triggered either too late or not at all, possibly leading to an increased risk of injury for the driver and passengers.

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/0789/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-06-26

• Passenger car

  It is possible that the control unit for the seat heating was not fitted properly to the seat frame in the vehicles affected. This might lead to interference between that control unit and the passenger presence detector, as a result of which a child seat might be incorrectly identified as an adult and the front…

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/0788/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-06-26

Mercedes-BENZ V-Klasse, Vito

• Passenger car

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/00215/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-02-21

• Passenger car/Van

  The retaining rings of the wheel bearings on the front axle may not have been correctly locked into position. This may lead to a wheel being lost.

  EU Safety Gate alert A12/1621/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-11-24

Mercedes-BENZ GLE 580 4matic

• AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHIONModel year 2026

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly,…

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

  NHTSA campaign 26V199000 · reported 27/03/2026

• SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYModel year 2026

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC,…

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.

  NHTSA campaign 26V353000 · reported 29/05/2026

Mercedes-BENZ GLA 250

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHModel year 2026

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026.

  NHTSA campaign 26V134000 · reported 06/03/2026

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKModel year 2025

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door,…

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

  NHTSA campaign 26V481000 · reported 24/07/2026

Mercedes-BENZ C 300

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel year 2025

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable…

  NHTSA campaign 26V281000 · reported 01/05/2026

• SEAT BELTS:FRONTModel year 2025

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.

  NHTSA campaign 25V253000 · reported 02/05/2025

Mercedes-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4matic

• BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTModel year 2025

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these…

  Remedy: Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.

  NHTSA campaign 25V366000 · reported 05/06/2025

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWAREModel year 2025

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680…

  Remedy: Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.

  NHTSA campaign 24V372000 · reported 28/05/2024