2
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz R500 has 2 recalls covering 365,898 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2012: 2
Units affected
366K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz R500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train6
- Steering6
- Suspension6
- Electrical system5
- Seats4
- Air bags2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Complaints
- 29
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 3
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz R500 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 366K units
Mercedes-Benz R500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Mercedes Benz AMG R63, GL320, GL350, GL450 and 15 more (2006-2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 24V298000Do not drive | Crash risk | 15,604 |
| May 9, 2022 | Mercedes Benz AMG R63, GL320, GL450, GL550 and 15 more (2006-2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 22V315000Do not drive | Crash risk | 350,294 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R500 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R500. 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 R500 have?
2 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz R500, for 365,898 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz R500?
Power train: named in 6 of the 29 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz R500, then steering (6). 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.