4
recalls
The Unimog U500 has 4 recalls covering 207 vehicles as reported; model year 2003 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2003: 4
Units affected
207
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Unimog U500 by component
- Power train2 · 134 units
- Equipment1 · 28 units
- Tires1 · 45 units
Unimog U500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Is the 2006 Unimog U500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2006 Unimog U500. 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 Unimog U500 have?
4 recalls cover the Unimog U500, for 207 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (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.