3
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 230 has 3 recalls covering 17,199 vehicles as reported; model year 1968 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1968: 2
Units affected
17K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
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 230 by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 11K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 4,295 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 2,404 units
Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1978 | Mercedes Benz 230, 280CE, 280E, 450 (1977-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 78V106000 | Other or not stated | 10,500 |
| Oct 23, 1968 | Mercedes Benz 220, 230, 250 (1968): Exterior lightingNo. 68V102000 | Other or not stated | 4,295 |
| Mar 29, 1968 | Mercedes Benz 230, 230S, 250S (1968): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 68V027000 | Other or not stated | 2,404 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 230 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 230 have?
3 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 230, for 17,199 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 230?
Electrical system: named in 7 of the 28 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 230, then air bags (4). 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.