9
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 300 has 9 recalls covering 186,934 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 1990: 5
Units affected
187K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 300 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 11K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 17K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 253 units
- Equipment1 · 1,584 units
- Tires1 · 278 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 128K units
- Visibility1 · 29K units
Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 1996 | Mercedes Benz 300, 320, 500, 600 and 1 more (1990-1996): VisibilityNo. 96V175000 | Fire | 28,874 |
| May 27, 1993 | Mercedes Benz 300 (1987-1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 93V095000 | Crash risk | 128,000 |
| May 1, 1990 | Mercedes Benz 300 (1990): EquipmentNo. 90V068000 | Fire | 1,584 |
| May 1, 1990 | Mercedes Benz 300, 500 (1990): TiresNo. 90V062000 | Crash risk | 278 |
| Jan 26, 1990 | Mercedes Benz 300, 420, 560 (1990): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 90V033000 | Crash risk | 594 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | Mercedes Benz 280, 300, 350 (1971-1972): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 74V131000 | Other or not stated | 8,963 |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 1967 | Mercedes Benz 300, 300 SEL: Engine and engine coolingNo. 67V054000 | Other or not stated | 253 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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 300 have?
9 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 300, for 186,934 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 300?
Electrical system: named in 50 of the 203 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 300, then engine and engine cooling (45). 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.