NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mercedes-Benz Recalls
Every Mercedes-Benz model on file, ranked by how many safety recalls it carries.
Mercedes-Benz has 454 NHTSA recalls on record across 51 models and 2007–2026 model years. The most-recalled model is the Sprinter 3500, with 73.
- Models
- 51
- Total recalls
- 454
- Model years
- 2007–2026
- Pages on file
- 85
year + model
Mercedes-Benz models, most recalls first
What gets recalled most on Mercedes-Benz vehicles
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE41
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS19
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA16
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK15
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE14
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE13
- SEATS12
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT12
- EQUIPMENT11
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
Before you read anything into the ranking
Models that sold in large numbers over many years collect more recalls than niche ones, and that says more about production volume than about build quality. A recall is also evidence that a defect was found and fixed at the maker's expense, which is the system working rather than failing.
The only question that matters for one particular car is whether its VIN sits inside an open campaign. Check on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.