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Mercedes-Benz global vehicle recalls

Overview

Mercedes-Benz has issued multiple global recalls addressing significant safety defects in various vehicle models.

In September 2026, the manufacturer recalled approximately 23,606 GLE-Class units due to a fuel leak risk involving a shielding plate in the engine compartment.

By October 2026, the scope of safety concerns expanded to include approximately 51,729 EQA and EQB electric vehicles. These models face a serious fire risk caused by internal short circuits in 70.5 kWh high-voltage batteries supplied by Farasis. Although Mercedes-Benz initially attempted to mitigate the risk via software updates to limit charging capacity, these measures were deemed ineffective following fire incidents in Europe. The company is now required to replace the entire battery packs, a process that may see some owners waiting until 2028 for repairs. Until replacements are completed, owners are advised to charge batteries to a maximum of 80 percent and park vehicles outdoors.

Additionally, Mercedes-Benz USA has recalled 30,064 S-Class and Maybach vehicles due to defective front brake hoses supplied by Continental Automotive Technologies. The hoses may rupture and cause brake fluid to leak, increasing stopping distances. Affected models include various S 500, S 580, Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, S 580 E, and AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ units manufactured between February 2021 and November 2024. While the dual-circuit braking system provides some capability during a failure, drivers may receive no warning until a red brake fluid light appears.

Entities

NHTSA · Mercedes-Benz · ADAC · Farasis · Mercedes-Benz USA

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class and Maybach vehicles in the US

    Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling over 30,000 S-Class and Maybach vehicles due to faulty front brake hoses that may rupture, potentially increasing stopping distances and crash risks.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Mercedes-Benz recalls 51,000 electric vehicles over battery fire risk

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 51,000 EQA and EQB electric vehicles globally due to battery fire risks, with full repairs potentially delayed until 2028.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE-Class vehicles over fuel leak risk

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling 23,606 GLE-Class vehicles worldwide due to a defect that could cause fuel leaks and sudden loss of propulsion.

Sources

auto.blog.rs · autoblog.it · autoevolution.com · autojournal.fr · automobili.ba · ithome.com · lavocediasti.it · mojkraj.hr · sportal.rs · trend.dk · vijesti.me

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