Mercedes Benz recalls & common problems by model
How Mercedes Benz models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter | 1994–2026 | 8,351 | 194 | 0 |
| Sprinter 2500 | 2002–2024 | 167 | 166 | 175 |
| Sprinter 3500 | 2010–2023 | 68 | 163 | 160 |
| C 300 | 1986–2024 | 1,922 | 155 | 0 |
| GLC 300 | 2015–2026 | 1,605 | 101 | 16 |
| E 350 | 2003–2024 | 877 | 86 | 0 |
| GLE 450 | 2015–2026 | 433 | 82 | 0 |
| GLE 350 | 2010–2025 | 1,008 | 80 | 0 |
| Metris | 2015–2023 | 298 | 76 | 184 |
| GLS 450 | 2014–2025 | 1,006 | 65 | 0 |
| C 350 | 2006–2018 | 78 | 64 | 0 |
| CLA 250 | 2013–2025 | 1,413 | 62 | 1 |
| GLA 250 | 2014–2025 | 1,120 | 61 | 4 |
| AMG C 43 | 2016–2025 | 52 | 54 | 0 |
| E 450 | 2018–2026 | 195 | 49 | 0 |
| c300 | 2008–2016 | 10 | 45 | 0 |
| E 400 | 2003–2026 | 311 | 40 | 0 |
| GLS 580 | 2019–2025 | 137 | 39 | 0 |
| e350 | 2008–2016 | 15 | 37 | 0 |
| GLB 250 | 2019–2025 | 329 | 36 | 1 |
| AMG GT 53 | 2018–2024 | 29 | 34 | 0 |
| S 580 | 2020–2026 | 210 | 34 | 0 |
| CLS 450 | 2018–2023 | 68 | 34 | 0 |
| AMG GLE 53 | 2020–2026 | 45 | 33 | 0 |
| ML 350 | 1998–2015 | 4,402 | 33 | 0 |
| GL 450 | 2006–2020 | 1,203 | 32 | 0 |
| E 300 | 1985–2022 | 830 | 32 | 0 |
| CLS 550 | 2006–2018 | 84 | 31 | 0 |
| A 220 | 2012–2024 | 126 | 30 | 0 |
| S 550 | 1990–2017 | 908 | 29 | 0 |
| s-class | 1987–2020 | 1,604 | 28 | 679 |
| GLK 350 | 2008–2015 | 157 | 28 | 0 |
| M-Class | 1998–2015 | 1,914 | 28 | 0 |
| G 550 | 2010–2024 | 15 | 27 | 0 |
| AMG S 63 | 2015–2023 | 16 | 26 | 0 |
| GLE 580 | 2019–2025 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| S 560 | 2017–2020 | 224 | 24 | 0 |
| GL 550 | 2006–2015 | 553 | 23 | 0 |
| E 550 | 2003–2013 | 10 | 22 | 0 |
| C 230 | 1995–2010 | 182 | 22 | 0 |
| GL 350 | 2008–2018 | 1,278 | 22 | 0 |
| E-Class | 1994–2020 | 3,607 | 21 | 4,016 |
| C 250 | 1991–2018 | 931 | 21 | 0 |
| EQS 450 | 2021–2025 | 631 | 21 | 0 |
| GLC 350 E | 2016–2025 | 147 | 21 | 0 |
| E 320 | 1986–2009 | 2,046 | 21 | 0 |
| AMG E 63 S | 2018–2023 | 20 | 21 | 0 |
| AMG GT 43 | 2019–2025 | 21 | 20 | 0 |
| GLE 400 | 2015–2023 | 846 | 20 | 0 |
| S 500 | 1986–2024 | 1,762 | 20 | 0 |
How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
Decode its VIN for recalls, known problems and a fair-price range — then weigh the full history.