4
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 450SEL has 4 recalls covering 40,165 vehicles as reported; model year 1974 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1974: 2
Units affected
40K
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 450SEL by component
- Vehicle speed control2 · 20K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 3,626 units
- Structure1 · 17K units
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 1976 | Mercedes Benz 350, 450, 450SE, 450SEL (1972-1973): StructureNo. 76V179000 | Other or not stated | 16,672 |
| Feb 17, 1976 | Mercedes Benz 280, 280C, 280S, 300D and 5 more (1976): Vehicle speed controlNo. 76V027000 | Other or not stated | 15,367 |
| Jan 21, 1974 | Mercedes Benz 450SE, 450SEL (1974): Vehicle speed controlNo. 74V013000 | Other or not stated | 4,500 |
| Nov 1, 1973 | Mercedes Benz 450SE, 450SEL (1974): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V213000 | Other or not stated | 3,626 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL. 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 450SEL have?
4 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL, for 40,165 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (2 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.