2
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz 500 has 2 recalls covering 29,152 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1990: 2
Units affected
29K
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 500 by component
- Tires1 · 278 units
- Visibility1 · 29K units
Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1, 1990 | Mercedes Benz 300, 500 (1990): TiresNo. 90V062000 | Crash risk | 278 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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 500 have?
2 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz 500, for 29,152 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is tires (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz 500?
Electrical system: named in 43 of the 99 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz 500, then suspension (7). 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.