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- Models listed
- 11
- Documented files
- 55
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a Mercedes-Benz model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2019 to 2022
A-Class
- Years
- 4
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
C-Class
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
CLA 250
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
E-Class
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2023 to 2026
EQE
- Years
- 4
- Files
- 5
2022 to 2026
EQS
- Years
- 5
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
GLA 250
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2016 to 2026
GLC 300
- Years
- 11
- Files
- 5
2016 to 2026
GLE 350
- Years
- 11
- Files
- 5
2016 to 2026
GLE 450
- Years
- 11
- Files
- 5
2017 to 2026
GLS 450
- Years
- 10
- Files
- 5
Source-backed problem files
Documented Mercedes-Benz conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · Fuel, battery & fire risk
GLE 450 fuel rail contamination may cause a fuel leak
NHTSA campaign 21V961000 lists the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 for a condition in which gLE 450 fuel rail contamination may cause a fuel leak.
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The camber strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier, possibly resulting in separation of the bracket from the rear axle carrier.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · Electrical & starting
48V electrical-system warning or no-start
A 48V warning with a no-start or reduced acceleration belongs in Mercedes-Benz's multi-cause diagnostic procedure, not a single-part guess.
2015 to 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Safety restraints
Air bag may deploy unexpectedly
The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
2015 to 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 · Safety restraints
Air bag may deploy unexpectedly
The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
2015 to 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Safety restraints
Air bag may deploy unexpectedly
The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Safety restraints
Air bag may not deploy
The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 · Safety restraints
Air bag may not deploy
The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
2016 to 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
The absorbers in the roof frame may not be secured properly and can detach during window air bag deployment.
2015 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
2019 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.
2022 to 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.
2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
2021 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.
2023 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 · Driver assistance
Driver assistance system may not respond correctly
The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2025 to 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
2016 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2016 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2024 to 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2023 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
2023 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2016 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
2020 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
2017 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
2015 to 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 · Engine & cooling
Engine defect may cause power loss or damage
In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted due to a software error in the headlight control unit.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
2021 to 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2021 to 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2021 to 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
2021 to 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 · Airbags, seats & restraints
GLC 300 driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment
NHTSA campaign 18V208000 lists the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for a condition in which gLC 300 driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · Transmission & driveline
GLE 450 transmission may not downshift and can stall the engine
NHTSA campaign 24V118000 lists the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 for a condition in which gLE 450 transmission may not downshift and can stall the engine.
2019 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
2023 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing.
2022 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · Cameras & driver assistance
Rearview camera image missing in reverse
A black center display or missing rear image in reverse is the failure addressed by recall 22V-232 on certain 2020 GLE 450 vehicles.
2022 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Body & structure
Seat component may not remain secure
Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS · Driver assistance
Stability control system may not respond correctly
The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as…
2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
2023 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
2023 to 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
Researching Mercedes-Benz vehicles
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These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
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Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
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