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recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 420 has 1 recall covering 594 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 1990: 1
Units affected
594
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz 420 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 594 units
Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 1990 | Mercedes Benz 300, 420, 560 (1990): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 90V033000 | Crash risk | 594 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420. 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 420 have?
1 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 420, for 594 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 420?
Electrical system: named in 14 of the 79 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 420, then suspension (13). 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.