The Lemon IndexMercedes-Benz recalls.
Every NHTSA recall on the Mercedes-Benz models we track, by model and year. Check yours by VIN.
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Recalls by model. Campaigns per model, all years.
Tap a model for every recall in one list. Models on sale for more years have had more time to collect recalls.
The biggest Mercedes-Benz recalls. By vehicles in the campaign, since 2010.
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2021 · C-Class, CLA, E-Class, GLA, GLK/GLC, M/GLE · model years 2016–2021
Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
1,292,258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V058000
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2019 · C-Class, E-Class · model years 2001–2009
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
747,928 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V918000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · C-Class, E-Class, M/GLE · model years 2005–2011
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
711,159 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V081000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2017 · C-Class, CLA, E-Class, GLA, GLK/GLC · model years 2012–2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
495,290 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V627000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2022 · M/GLE · model years 2006–2009 Park it: don't drive
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
350,294 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V315000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Dec 2022 · M/GLE · model years 2016–2019
Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
348,183 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V955000
The newest Mercedes-Benz recalls.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jul 2026 · CLA, GLA, GLK/GLC · model years 2020–2021, 2023 New: most likely still open
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
310,667 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V481000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2026 · E-Class · model year 2024 New: most likely still open
The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
144,049 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V281000
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2025 · Sprinter · model years 2023–2024
The right longitudinal frame member may not be reinforced properly, decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
366 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V725000
- Body structure · recall issued Sep 2025 · Sprinter · model year 2024
The longitudinal frame members may not be reinforced properly.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V609000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2025 · GLK/GLC · model year 2023
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
3,749 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V533000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2025 · GLK/GLC · model year 2023
The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
127 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V365000
Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2024 · M/GLE · model years 2006–2009 Park it: don't drive
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
15,604 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V298000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2022 · M/GLE · model years 2006–2009 Park it: don't drive
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
350,294 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V315000
Is one open on your Mercedes-Benz?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does Mercedes-Benz have?
243 NHTSA recall campaigns on the 7 Mercedes-Benz models we track, model years 2001–2024. A campaign that covers several models or years counts once.
Which Mercedes-Benz has the most recalls?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, with 94 campaigns. Then the E-Class (63), the M/GLE (51), the GLK/GLC (46). Models with more model years on sale have had more time to collect recalls.
What is the biggest Mercedes-Benz recall?
NHTSA 21V058000 (electrical, Feb 2021): 1,292,258 vehicles in the whole campaign, on the C-Class, CLA, E-Class, GLA, GLK/GLC, M/GLE among the models we track. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
What is the newest Mercedes-Benz recall?
Filed Jul 2026 for the CLA, GLA, GLK/GLC (NHTSA 26V481000): Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
How do I check a Mercedes-Benz for recalls by VIN?
Type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer: that shows whether a recall is still open on that car. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Is Mercedes-Benz reliable? · Recall check for every make
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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