2
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL has 2 recalls covering 2,347 vehicles as reported; model year 1971 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1971: 1
Units affected
2,347
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 66 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 2,281 units
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 1971 | Mercedes Benz 280, 280SE, 300, 300SEL (1971): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 71V168000 | Other or not stated | 2,281 |
| Dec 16, 1969 | Mercedes Benz 300SEL (1968-1969): Engine and engine coolingNo. 69V176000 | Other or not stated | 66 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL. 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 300SEL have?
2 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, for 2,347 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
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.