Mercedes-Benz vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls
Every Mercedes-Benz model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.
Safety ratings by model
Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.
Models
| Model | Best safety | Best MPG | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| AMG GT | not tested | 18 mpg | View profile |
| B-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| C-Class | n/a | View profile | |
| CLA-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| CLE | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| CLS-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| E-Class | n/a | View profile | |
| EQB-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| EQE-Class Sedan | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| EQE-Class SUV | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| EQS-Class Sedan | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| EQS-Class SUV | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| eSprinter | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| G-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| GL-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| GLA-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| GLB-Class | n/a | View profile | |
| GLC-Class | n/a | View profile | |
| GLE-Class | n/a | View profile | |
| GLK-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| GLS-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1013 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1113 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1116 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1117 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1316 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1317 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1319 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1418 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| L1419 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| LP1219 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| LP1419 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| LPS1525 | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| M-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| Metris | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| ML-Class | n/a | View profile | |
| S-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| SL-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| SLC-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| SLK-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| SLS-Class | not tested | n/a | View profile |
| Sprinter | not tested | n/a | View profile |
Recent Mercedes-Benz recalls
Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.
- 26V099000 - 2026-02-20safetyBACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- 26V070000 - 2026-02-06safetyAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
- 25V463000 - 2025-07-11safetyEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The electrical connections for the infotainment system may not be properly secured, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- 25V090000 - 2025-02-14safetyPARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
- 24V316000 - 2024-05-06safetyELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. Due to a software error in the electronic stability program (ESP), the force required to stop the vehicle may increase, possibly requiring an extended distance to stop.
- 23V881000 - 2023-12-21safetyFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
- 23V444000 - 2023-06-26safetyFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- 22V482000 - 2022-07-07safetyTIRES
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
- 22V360000 - 2022-05-20safetyELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
- 22V365000 - 2022-05-20safetyELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.