6
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 280 has 6 recalls covering 74,746 vehicles as reported; model year 1971 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1971: 3
Units affected
75K
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 280 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 11K units
- Seat belts1 · 29K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 16K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 15K units
- Visibility1 · 2,800 units
Mercedes-Benz 280 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1976 | Mercedes Benz 280, 280C, 280S, 300D and 5 more (1976): Vehicle speed controlNo. 76V027000 | Other or not stated | 15,367 |
| Apr 9, 1975 | Mercedes Benz 220, 220D, 250, 250C and 2 more (1972-1973): Seat beltsNo. 75V054000 | Other or not stated | 29,228 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | Mercedes Benz 280, 300, 350 (1971-1972): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 74V131000 | Other or not stated | 8,963 |
| May 24, 1973 | Mercedes Benz 280 (1973): VisibilityNo. 73V120000 | Other or not stated | 2,800 |
| Sep 27, 1971 | Mercedes Benz 280, 280SE, 300, 300SEL (1971): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 71V168000 | Other or not stated | 2,281 |
| Apr 30, 1971 | Mercedes Benz 220, 250, 280, 300 (1971): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 71V073000 | Other or not stated | 16,107 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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 280 have?
6 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 280, for 74,746 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 280?
Electrical system: named in 45 of the 97 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 280, then engine and engine cooling (12). 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.