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Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls

25 official recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz R Class, published by vehicle safety authorities in Germany, France, UK, India, New Zealand, Portugal and 1 more, covering model years 2004–2016. The most recent was issued in 2025. A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.

• 25 campaigns
• 20 rated high risk
• Latest: 2025
• 🇩🇪 Germany
• 🇫🇷 France
• 🇬🇧 UK
• 🇮🇳 India
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand
• 🇵🇹 Portugal
• 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Common Mercedes-Benz R Class recall issues

The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.

• Brakes 9
• Airbags 3
• Fuel system 3
• Engine 2

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls by year

• 2025 · 1
• 2024 · 1
• 2023 · 1
• 2022 · 10
• 2021 · 2
• 2020 · 2
• 2012 · 1
• 2011 · 1
• 2008 · 2
• 2006 · 2

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2025 (1)

• Mercedes-Benz M-CLASS, SLK-CLASS, C-CLASS — safety recall (New Zealand) 2025-06-12 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2007–2012 1802P91A31
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2024 (1)

• Mercedes-Benz GL, ML, R-Class — safety recall (Portugal) 2024-04-10 🇵🇹 Portugal Model years 2004–2015 Aviso DGC 14/2024
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2023 (1)

• Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, ML-Class — safety recall (Taiwan) 2023-05-19 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2005–2012 R0042308
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2022 (10)

• Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd R CLASS, ML, GL — The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing. (UK) 2022-09-30 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2005–2013 R/2022/279
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd R CLASS, GL, ML — The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing. (UK) 2022-09-30 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2005–2013 R/2022/278
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz ML, GL (164 Platform), R-Class (251 Platform) — safety recall (India) 2022-06-15 🇮🇳 India Model years 2005–2013 SIAM 65-20220615-89kyq0
  Medium
• Mercedes-Benz gl, ml, r-class voiture de tourisme — safety recall (France) 2022-06-10 🇫🇷 France a12/00830/22
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz GL, ML — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2022-06-10 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2004–2015 A12/00830/22 / 4290005, 4290006, 4290007, 4290008
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class — safety recall (Taiwan) 2022-06-10 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2005–2012 R0042219
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd R CLASS, ML, GL — The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing (UK) 2022-05-24 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2005–2013 R/2022/140
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd GL, R CLASS, ML — The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing (UK) 2022-05-24 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2005–2013 R/2022/137
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz GL-CLASS, M-CLASS, R-CLASS — safety recall (New Zealand) 2022-05-11 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2006–2013 22P4290005
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz GL-CLASS, M-CLASS, R-CLASS — safety recall (New Zealand) 2022-05-11 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2006–2007 22P4290006
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2021 (2)

• Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd A CLASS, R CLASS, C-CLASS — The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time (UK) 2021-08-17 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2004–2013 R/2021/277
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd SLK, M CLASS, R CLASS — The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time (UK) 2021-08-17 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2004–2013 R/2021/279
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2020 (2)

• Mercedes-Benz a-class, c-class, glk — safety recall (France) 2020-09-18 🇫🇷 France a12/01236/20
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class, C-Class — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2020-09-18 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2004–2016 A12/01236/20 / 9196001/9196002/9196003/9196004/9196005/9196006
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2012 (1)

• Mercedes Benz Uk Limited C CLASS, R CLASS, S CLASS — Fuel may leak (UK) 2012-01-26 🇬🇧 UK R/2011/172
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2011 (1)

• Mercedes Benz Uk Limited S CLASS, M CLASS, C CLASS — Fuel may leak (UK) 2011-01-07 🇬🇧 UK R/2010/205
  Medium

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2008 (2)

• Mercedes Benz Uk Limited M CLASS, G CLASS, CLS — Engine could lose power. (UK) 2008-11-17 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2006–2007 R/2008/149
  Medium
• Mercedes Benz Uk Limited CLK, M CLASS, C CLASS — Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected (UK) 2008-11-10 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2004–2008 R/2008/147
  Medium

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls in 2006 (2)

• Mercedes Benz Uk Limited R CLASS — Risk of electrical short circuit (UK) 2006-09-01 🇬🇧 UK R/2006/148
  Medium
• Mercedes Benz Uk Limited R CLASS — Seat belt may de-latch (UK) 2006-09-01 🇬🇧 UK R/2006/152
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls without a published date (2)

• Mercedes-Benz R-CLASS ML GL — safety recall (Israel) 🇮🇱 Israel Model years 2006–2007 14793
  High risk
• Mercedes-Benz ML GL R-CLASS — safety recall (Israel) 🇮🇱 Israel Model years 2004–2016 15048
  High risk

Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls by country

How to check if your Mercedes-Benz R Class has a recall

A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Mercedes-Benz R Class on the road. To see whether yours is affected:

1. Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: DVSA (UK), NZTA (New Zealand), RappelConso (France), KBA (Germany), EU Safety Gate (Portugal).
2. Ask an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
3. Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.

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