3
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 140 has 3 recalls covering 28,038 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1997: 1
Units affected
28K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz 140 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 28K units
- Air bags1 · 480 units
Mercedes-Benz 140 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1997 | Mercedes Benz 140 (1997): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 97V028000 | Crash risk | 27,000 |
| Mar 16, 1995 | Mercedes Benz 140 (1995): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 95V047000 | Other or not stated | 558 |
| Jun 23, 1993 | Mercedes Benz 124, 140, 201 (1992-1993): Air bagsNo. 93V108000 | Crash risk | 480 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 140 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 140. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 140 have?
3 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 140, for 28,038 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 140?
Electrical system: named in 2 of the 2 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 140, then engine and engine cooling (1). One complaint can name several components.
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.