Unimog recalls and safety
5 recalls since 2003 · 1 owner complaints since 2011
5
vehicle recalls since 2003
5
vehicle recalls since 2003
Unimog has had 5 vehicle recalls since 2003, covering 382 vehicles as reported. There were no Unimog recalls in 2025. The Unimog U500 has the most recalls (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
5
Since 2003
Units affected
382
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Unimog vehicle recalls each year since 2003, and the vehicles they covered
Unimog models
2 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U500 | 4 | 207 | 0 | - |
| U500NA | 1 | 175 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Unimog recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Unimog recalls by component
- Power train2 · 134 units
- Equipment1 · 28 units
- Suspension1 · 175 units
- Tires1 · 45 units
Latest Unimog recalls
The newest of 5. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2010 | Unimog U500NA (2002-2006): SuspensionNo. 10V149000 | Crash risk | 175 |
| Nov 30, 2006 | Unimog U500 (2003-2006): Power trainNo. 06V457000 | Crash risk | 80 |
| Jul 3, 2006 | Unimog U500 (2003-2005): Power trainNo. 06V237000 | Crash risk | 54 |
| Nov 8, 2004 | Unimog U500 (2003-2004): TiresNo. 04V537000 | Injury | 45 |
| May 1, 2003 | Unimog U500 (2003): EquipmentNo. 03V163000 | Other or not stated | 28 |
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Questions and answers
Which Unimog models have the most recalls?
The U500 (4) and the U500NA (1) have the most recalls since 2003. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Unimog recall problem?
Power train: 2 of the 5 Unimog recalls, followed by equipment (1).
What do Unimog owners complain about most?
Air bags, named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints Unimog owners filed since 2011. One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Unimog?
No Unimog recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
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. Makes and models are written as published.