5
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 250 has 5 recalls covering 52,123 vehicles as reported; model year 1973 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1973: 1
Units affected
52K
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 250 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 4,295 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 2,455 units
- Seat belts1 · 29K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 16K units
- Structure1 · 38 units
Mercedes-Benz 250 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 1975 | Mercedes Benz 220, 220D, 250, 250C and 2 more (1972-1973): Seat beltsNo. 75V054000 | Other or not stated | 29,228 |
| Apr 30, 1971 | Mercedes Benz 220, 250, 280, 300 (1971): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 71V073000 | Other or not stated | 16,107 |
| Jul 28, 1970 | Mercedes Benz 250 (1970): StructureNo. 70V086000 | Other or not stated | 38 |
| Oct 23, 1968 | Mercedes Benz 220, 230, 250 (1968): Exterior lightingNo. 68V102000 | Other or not stated | 4,295 |
| Nov 23, 1966 | Mercedes Benz 250, C230: Fuel system, gasolineNo. 66V027000 | Other or not stated | 2,455 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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 250 have?
5 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 250, for 52,123 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 250?
Electrical system: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 250. 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.