Mercedes-Benz recalls and safety
637 recalls since 1966 · 24,872 owner complaints since 1995
637
vehicle recalls since 1966
637
vehicle recalls since 1966
Mercedes-Benz has had 637 vehicle recalls since 1966, covering 13.2 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 28 recalls for 187,106 vehicles, down 20.0% from 2024. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has the most recalls (95). Owners filed 1,250 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
28
-20.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
15
578K units
All recalls
637
Since 1966
Units affected
13.2M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
7
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
1,250
+9.9% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Mercedes-Benz vehicle recalls each year since 1966, and the vehicles they covered
Mercedes-Benz models
519 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter 2500 | 95 | 1.03M | 439 | ★ 2012-2014 |
| Sprinter 3500 | 92 | 1.07M | 346 | - |
| Sprinter 1500 | 55 | 634K | 29 | - |
| Sprinter 4500 | 54 | 614K | 11 | - |
| C 300 | 46 | 3.48M | 495 | - |
| GLC 300 | 46 | 3.66M | 423 | - |
| Gle 350 | 43 | 3.03M | 237 | - |
| Gle 450 | 41 | 2.94M | 72 | - |
| C300 | 34 | 5.54M | 3,470 | - |
| E 450 | 34 | 2.37M | 63 | - |
| Metris | 31 | 394K | 212 | - |
| Amg C43 | 31 | 2.66M | 62 | - |
| Amg C63 | 30 | 3.07M | 23 | - |
| Gla 250 | 28 | 3.22M | 299 | - |
| Amg GLC43 | 27 | 3.22M | 34 | - |
| Amg E53 | 26 | 2.40M | 18 | - |
| GLB 250 | 25 | 2.42M | 111 | - |
| GLS 580 4MATIC | 24 | 2.67M | 11 | - |
| C350 | 23 | 4.78M | 358 | - |
| E 350 | 23 | 2.43M | 43 | - |
| E350 | 22 | 3.10M | 2,170 | - |
| GLS 450 | 21 | 2.62M | 69 | - |
| CLS 450 | 21 | 2.25M | 26 | - |
| Amg GLE63 | 21 | 2.43M | 9 | - |
| Amg GLC63 | 21 | 2.46M | 8 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 519. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Mercedes-Benz recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Mercedes-Benz recalls by component
- Electrical system83 · 2.97M units
- Air bags66 · 2.81M units
- Structure51 · 628K units
- Steering42 · 676K units
- Seat belts39 · 430K units
- Exterior lighting35 · 480K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic34 · 984K units
- Power train30 · 340K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Mercedes-Benz owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1,250 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Air bags4,547
- Electrical system4,536
- Engine2,503
- Fuel/propulsion system2,489
- Unknown or other1,949
- Power train1,747
- Steering1,672
- Complaints
- 24,872
- Crashes reported
- 1,155
- Fires reported
- 744
- People injured
- 1,235
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Mercedes-Benz recalls
The newest of 637. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did Mercedes-Benz have in 2025?
28 Mercedes-Benz vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 187,106 vehicles, compared with 35 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 15 so far.
Which Mercedes-Benz models have the most recalls?
The Sprinter 2500 (95), the Sprinter 3500 (92) and the Sprinter 1500 (55) have the most recalls since 1966. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Mercedes-Benz recall problem?
Electrical system: 83 of the 637 Mercedes-Benz recalls, followed by air bags (66).
What do Mercedes-Benz owners complain about most?
Air bags, named in 4,547 of the 24,872 safety complaints Mercedes-Benz owners filed since 1995, then electrical system (4,536). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Mercedes-Benz?
Yes: 7 Mercedes-Benz recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Dec 18, 2024: MERCEDES-BENZ E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN (2025): Power train.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.