Mercedes-Benz recalls
We have documented 228 recalls and campaigns for 52 models from Mercedes-Benz. The ones with the most: GLE V167 (13), Clase V W447 (11) and Clase A W177 (10). The most recent, from October 2026, affects the Mercedes-Benz Clase S W223.
Mercedes-Benz campaigns by model
Open each model to see all its campaigns with their scope, date and the fault they correct.
- Mercedes-Benz Citan W4152012–2021 · Latest: Recall: tailgate that can open by itself because of moisture in the camera harness (April 2021)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Citan W4202021–today · Latest: KBA campaign 16232R: clutch pressure plate on Citan and T-Class (March 2026)4 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz CLA C1172013–2019 · Latest: Incorrect hole in the steering shaft universal joint (June 2021)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz CLA C1182019–today · Latest: Wheel bolts without the specified torque (June 2026)8 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase A W1681997–2004 · Latest: Wiper arm that can fracture (DVSA R/2005/140) (December 2005)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase A W1692004–2012 · Latest: Driver's airbag gas generator replacement campaign (Takata) (August 2020)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase A W1762012–2018 · Latest: Campaign over insufficient fixing of the panoramic roof panel (May 2021)4 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase A W1772018–today · Latest: Recall for incorrect tightening torque on the wheel bolts (June 2026)10 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase B W2452005–2011 · Latest: Campaign for fuel leak in the tank vent line (August 2010)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase B W2462011–2018 · Latest: Campaign for risk of unintended driver's airbag deployment5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase B W2472018–today · Latest: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque (June 2026)7 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W2032000–2007 · Latest: Campaign over insufficient fixing of the sunroof glass panel (February 2023)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W2042007–2014 · Latest: Campaign for corrosion of the aluminium steering box bolts (2024)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W2052014–2021 · Latest: Campaign for wear of the driveline wiring harness (July 2023)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W2062021–today · Latest: Campaign over wheel bolts without the specified tightening torque (June 2026)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W2112002–2009 · Latest: Sunroof glass bonding inspection (July 2020)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W2122009–2016 · Latest: Campaign for corrosion of the aluminium steering gear bolts (2024)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W2132016–2023 · Latest: Recall for wear of the propshaft universal joint spider (2026)4 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W2142023–today · Latest: Wheel bolts not torqued correctly (Safety Gate SR/01626/26) (June 2026)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase G W4631990–2018 · Latest: G 63 AMG rear brake caliper brackets (Safety Gate A12/1158/18) (August 2018)7 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase G W463A2018–2024 · Latest: Wheel bolts not tightened to torque (Safety Gate SR/01626/26) (June 2026)6 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase G W4652024–today · Latest: Wheel bolts not tightened to torque (Safety Gate SR/01626/26) (June 2026)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W1631997–2005 · Latest: Brake servo corrosion in the M-Class (KBA, according to Gebrauchtwagenberater)1 campaign
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W1642005–2011 · Latest: Brake servo corrosion (codes 4290005-4290008) (2023)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M / GLE W1662011–2019 · Latest: Takata campaign: driver and passenger airbags (2020) (September 2020)1 campaign
- Mercedes-Benz Clase R W2512005–2013 · Latest: Brake servo corrosion (codes 4290005 and 4290006) (June 2022)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase S W2222013–2020 · Latest: Corrosion of the aluminium steering box bolts (December 2024)1 campaign
- Mercedes-Benz Clase S W2232020–today · Latest: Front brake hoses leaking (October 2026)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Clase V W4472014–today · Latest: Steering wheel height adjustment fixing (Safety Gate 7/2025, SR/00601/25) (February 2025)11 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010 · Latest: SBC system recalls (May 2004 and March 2005) (March 2005)1 campaign
- Mercedes-Benz CLS C2572018–2023 · Latest: Campaign for wear of the driveshaft universal joint spider (KBA 16363R) (May 2026)4 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz EQA H2432021–today · Latest: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque (June 2026)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz EQB X2432021–today · Latest: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque (June 2026)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz EQC N2932019–2023 · Latest: KBA recall 013208: EQC headlight height levelling (October 2023)6 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GL X1642006–2012 · Latest: Aluminium steering box bolts: corrosion (code 4694207) (December 2024)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GL / GLS X1662012–2019 · Latest: Aluminium steering gear bolts: corrosion (code 4694207) (December 2024)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562013–2020 · Latest: Steering column universal joint with incorrectly sized bore (June 2021)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GLA H2472020–today · Latest: Recall for incorrect tightening torque on the wheel bolts (June 2026)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GLB X2472019–today · Latest: Wheel bolts tightened to the wrong torque (June 2026)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GLC X2532015–2022 · Latest: Campaign for wear of the propshaft spider (2026)1 campaign
- Mercedes-Benz GLC X2542022–today · Latest: Safety Gate alert SR/03352/25 (alert 39/2025): steering coupling (September 2025)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GLE V1672019–today · Latest: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque (June 2026)13 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz GLS X1672019–today · Latest: Loose 48 V earth connection (second campaign) (April 2024)4 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011 · Latest: Second SBC system recall (2005) (2005)2 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020 · Latest: Passenger airbag cover badly stitched (DVSA R/2019/279) (November 2019)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz SLC R1722016–2020 · Latest: DVSA 2021: ten entries on eCall and communication modules (SLK/SLC) (May 2021)6 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2016 · Latest: DVSA R/2017/157: ESP software and brake overheating (June 2017)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N1995–2006 · Latest: DVSA R/2003/186: tyre valves that may lose air (June 2004)3 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 9062006–2018 · Latest: Driver and passenger airbags: gas generator fault (April 2023)7 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 9072018–today · Latest: Handbrake cable bracket fixing (July 2025)8 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Vito W6392003–2014 · Latest: Safety Gate alert 32/2025: Viano/Vito passenger airbag (2002-2006) (August 2025)5 campaigns
- Mercedes-Benz Vito W4472014–today · Latest: Safety Gate alert 7/2025: steering wheel height adjustment mounting on the Vito and V-Class (February 2025)6 campaigns
Latest Mercedes-Benz campaigns
RecallKBA / Mercedes-Benz · October 2026 · Ref. KBA 17121R (código fabricante 4391103)
S-Class W223 with air suspension and several Maybach and AMG versions, built between 05/06/2019 and 28/11/2024: replacement of the front brake hoses.[1]
RecallMercedes-Benz / sistema de alertas de la UE (Safety Gate) · June 2026 · Ref. 4090105
Wheel bolts without the specified torque
Mercedes (including the CLA) built between 17 November 2022 and 4 December 2025. 2,712 vehicles worldwide.[2]
See the fault: Wheel bolts not tightened to the correct torque on 2022 to 2025 units
RecallKraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) / Mercedes-Benz · June 2026 · Ref. 16265R
Recall for incorrect tightening torque on the wheel bolts
2,712 vehicles in Germany from several model series built between November 2022 and December 2025, including the A-Class, with a risk that the wheel bolts are not tightened to the specified torque. They are checked and retightened at an official service centre.[3]
See the fault: Wheel bolts with incorrect tightening torque, risk of loosening
RecallMercedes-Benz / sistema de alertas de la UE (Safety Gate) · June 2026 · Ref. 4090105
Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque
Mercedes (including the B-Class) built between 17 November 2022 and 4 December 2025. 2,712 vehicles worldwide.[4]
See the fault: Wheel bolts with incorrect tightening torque on 2022 to 2025 units
RecallMercedes-Benz / Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) · June 2026 · Ref. 16265R / 4090105
Campaign over wheel bolts without the specified tightening torque
2,712 vehicles across several Mercedes-Benz series (A, B, C, E and S-Class, GLA, GLB, GLE, EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS and AMG) built between 17 November 2022 and 4 December 2025, with wheel bolts that might not be tightened to the specified torque.[5][6]
See the fault: Wheel bolts that can work loose because of an incorrect tightening torque
RecallMercedes-Benz (alerta notificada por Alemania) · June 2026 · Ref. SR/01626/26 (Mercedes 4090105)
Wheel bolts not torqued correctly (Safety Gate SR/01626/26)
2,712 vehicles of several models (including the E-Class) built between 17-11-2022 and 04-12-2025.[7]
See the fault: Incorrectly torqued wheel bolts on the Mercedes E-Class (2022 to 2025 production)
RecallMercedes-Benz (alerta notificada por Alemania) · June 2026 · Ref. SR/01626/26 (Mercedes 4090105)
Wheel bolts not tightened to torque (Safety Gate SR/01626/26)
2,712 vehicles of several models (including the G-Class) built between 17-11-2022 and 04-12-2025.[8]
RecallMercedes-Benz (alerta notificada por Alemania) · June 2026 · Ref. SR/01626/26 (Mercedes 4090105)
Wheel bolts not tightened to torque (Safety Gate SR/01626/26)
2,712 vehicles of several models (including the G-Class) built between 17-11-2022 and 04-12-2025.[8]
RecallMercedes-Benz (Safety Gate UE) · June 2026
Wheel bolts without the specified torque
S-Class W223 model years 2022-2025: the wheel bolts were not tightened to the prescribed torque, and the wheel and bolts could come loose.[9]
See the fault: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque
RecallMercedes-Benz AG (Safety Gate) · June 2026 · Ref. Safety Gate 23/2026 (SR/01626/26); código 4090105
Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque
Vehicles of several models (including the EQA) built from 17/11/2022 to 04/12/2025, 2,712 vehicles worldwide: torque check of the wheel bolts.[10]
See the fault: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque: wheels could come off
RecallMercedes-Benz AG (Safety Gate) · June 2026 · Ref. Safety Gate 23/2026 (SR/01626/26); código 4090105
Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque
Vehicles of several models (including the EQB) built from 17/11/2022 to 04/12/2025, 2,712 vehicles worldwide: checking the torque of the wheel bolts.[11]
See the fault: Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque: wheels could come off
RecallKraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) / Mercedes-Benz · June 2026 · Ref. 16265R
Recall for incorrect tightening torque on the wheel bolts
2,712 vehicles in Germany from several model series built between November 2022 and December 2025, including the GLA, with a risk that the wheel bolts are not tightened to the specified torque. They are checked and retightened at an authorised dealer.[3][6]
See the fault: Wheel bolts with incorrect tightening torque, risk of working loose
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Sources
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- Mercedes ruft S-Klasse zurück: BremsproblemGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 26 October 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
- Mercedes-Benz CLA (2022-2025): tornillos de rueda (alerta 23/2026)Car-Recalls.eu (EU Safety Gate) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
- Mercedes-Rückruf betrifft 12 Baureihen: Radschrauben können sich lösenAuto Motor und Sport · Motoring press · published June 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Mercedes-Benz Clase B (2022-2025): tornillos de rueda (alerta 23/2026)Car-Recalls.eu (EU Safety Gate) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
- Mercedes-Rückruf: Hersteller ruft tausende Autos zurückT-Online · General press · published 8 June 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Mercedes-Benz Aktie: 2.712 Fahrzeuge im Radschrauben-Rückrufad-hoc-news.de · General press · published 12 June 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2022-2025): wheel bolts torquecar-recalls.eu (alertas Safety Gate UE) · Other source · published 14 June 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2022-2025): wheel bolts torquecar-recalls.eu (alertas Safety Gate UE) · Other source · published 14 June 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026
- Mercedes-Benz Clase S: llamadas a revisióncar-recalls.eu · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
- Recall: Mercedes-Benz EQA (2022 - 2025) injury, suspensioncar-recalls.eu (Safety Gate) · Other source · published 14 June 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026
- Recall: Mercedes-Benz EQB (2022 - 2025) injury, suspensioncar-recalls.eu (Safety Gate) · Other source · published 14 June 2026 · consulted 2 November 2026