Mercedes-Benz problems, recalls & safety data
Every Mercedes-Benz model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
19,234
NHTSA owner complaints
565
recall campaigns
43
defect investigations
87
models with problem data
Mercedes-Benz models
Most reported problem areas across Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Air Bags 3,997Electrical System 3,216Fuel/propulsion System 2,129Engine 1,930Steering 1,376Power Train 1,229Suspension 1,227Service Brakes 1,118
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Malfunction Indicator Light / No-StartDefect Petition DP23003 · opened Jul 25, 2023 · closed May 20, 2024
- Pedestrian alert soundsDefect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- C300 Wrist-pin allegationDefect Petition DP22002 · opened Sep 12, 2022 · closed Feb 27, 2024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Vehicle Rolls Away While in ParkPreliminary Evaluation PE21019 · opened Aug 2, 2021 · closed May 27, 2022