5
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 450 has 5 recalls covering 102,540 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1978: 2
Units affected
103K
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
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 450 by component
- Power train2 · 70K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 11K units
- Structure1 · 17K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 5,000 units
Mercedes-Benz 450 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1984 | Mercedes Benz 450, 450SLC (1977-1980): Power trainNo. 84V007000 | Other or not stated | 54,056 |
| Dec 10, 1980 | Mercedes Benz 450 (1976): Power trainNo. 80V160000 | Other or not stated | 16,312 |
| May 15, 1978 | Mercedes Benz 230, 280CE, 280E, 450 (1977-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 78V106000 | Other or not stated | 10,500 |
| Nov 9, 1976 | Mercedes Benz 350, 450, 450SE, 450SEL (1972-1973): StructureNo. 76V179000 | Other or not stated | 16,672 |
| Nov 21, 1973 | Mercedes Benz 450 (1973-1974): Vehicle speed controlNo. 73V225000 | Other or not stated | 5,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450. 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 450 have?
5 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 450, for 102,540 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 450?
Vehicle speed control: named in 3 of the 5 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 450, then electrical system (1). 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.