5
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz R Class has 5 recalls covering 29,886 vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2006: 4
Units affected
30K
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 R Class by component
- Electrical system2 · 7,404 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 9,004 units
- Seat belts1 · 2,500 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,570 units
Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2008 | Mercedes Benz C, C Class, CL, CL Class and 15 more (2003-2009): Electrical systemNo. 08V303000 | Crash risk | 404 |
| Jan 9, 2008 | Mercedes Benz E, GL, ML, R and 2 more (2006-2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 08V006000 | Crash risk | 9,004 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Mercedes Benz M-CLASS, R-CLASS (2007): Vehicle speed controlNo. 06V495000 | Other or not stated | 1,570 |
| Apr 3, 2006 | Mercedes Benz R Class (2006): Seat beltsNo. 06V101000 | Crash risk | 2,500 |
| Apr 3, 2006 | Mercedes Benz R Class (2006): Electrical systemNo. 06V098000 | Poisoning | 7,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R Class recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R Class. 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 R Class have?
5 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz R Class, for 29,886 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz R Class?
Electrical system: named in 3 of the 6 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz R Class, then engine and engine cooling (2). 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.