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Mercedes-Benz M-Class recalls

36 DVSA safety recalls name the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, launched 2003 to 2023. Each covers a range of build dates, not every M-Class. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls36
Latest launch2023
Earliest launch2003
Earliest and latest build dates named1998 to 2021
Is a specific M-Class affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Mercedes-Benz M-Class recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break (DVSA lists ML) R/2023/02320 Feb 202321 Sep 2011 to 2 Feb 201751,251 (whole recall)
On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well (DVSA lists ML) R/2023/02120 Feb 202321 Sep 2011 to 10 Nov 201831,569 per line
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area (DVSA lists ML) R/2022/27930 Sep 20221 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013218 per line
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area (DVSA lists ML) R/2022/27830 Sep 20221 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 20136,442 (whole recall)
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing (DVSA lists ML) R/2022/14024 May 20221 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 20131,631 (whole recall)
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing (DVSA lists ML) R/2022/13724 May 20221 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 201331,666 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1301 Dec 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202121 per line
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1061 Dec 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202123 per line
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/37629 Nov 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202150,390 (whole recall)
The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time R/2021/27917 Aug 202130 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 201361 per line
The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time R/2021/27717 Aug 202130 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013108,486 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/11013 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021108,971 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/12011 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202186,604 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/11110 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202190,716 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1345 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021162,581 (whole recall)
The emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1335 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021106,665 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1325 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202110,410 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1315 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202181,267 (whole recall)
Engine control unit software to be updated (DVSA lists ML/GLE) R/2020/2436 Oct 20208 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018994 per line
Software update to improve emissions (DVSA lists ML/GLE) R/2020/2313 Sep 202024 Feb 2012 to 6 Jun 20171,230
Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification R/2017/12419 Apr 20171 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 201742 per line
Front suspension arm may not be tightened correctly R/2017/08115 Mar 20176 Jan 20166
Front and/or rear axle bolts may not be tightened correctly (DVSA lists ML CLASS) R/2017/01214 Feb 20171 Sep 2014 to 30 Mar 20153 per line
Front passenger airbag may be deactivated (DVSA lists ML CLASS) R/2016/29930 Jan 20171 Jul 2014 to 30 Sep 20163,993 per line
Threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision (DVSA lists ML CLASS) R/2016/15018 Jul 20161 Apr 2015 to 31 Aug 201554 per line
Transmission may lock at low speed R/2015/2485 Jan 201629 Apr 2015 to 15 Jul 201513 per line
Oil may leak R/2014/18216 Jan 20151 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 201461,672 (whole recall)
Floor mat may impede accelerator pedal R/2013/0643 Jul 2013not recorded2,114
Accelerator pedal may be impeded by floor mat R/2013/0174 Mar 2013not recorded2,540
Floor mat may impede accelerator pedal R/2012/09129 Nov 20121 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 20112,540
Cruise control may fail to deactivate (DVSA lists ML CLASS) R/2011/13131 Oct 2011not recorded20,276
Fuel may leak R/2010/2057 Jan 2011not recorded2,972 (whole recall)
Automatic tailgate may open inadvertently R/2009/03129 May 20091 Jul 2008 to 31 Mar 20092,685
Engine could lose power. R/2008/14917 Nov 20081 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 200719,331 (whole recall)
Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected R/2008/14710 Nov 20081 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 200872 per line
Possible loss of power assisted steering fluid R/2003/06012 Aug 20031 Apr 1998 to 1 Apr 200229,686

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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