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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2011

Mercedes-Benz M recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the Mercedes-Benz M, covering model year 2011, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 1 model year with data (2011)
  • latest recall 10V540000 (reported Oct 29, 2010)

Mercedes-Benz M recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name M, newest first. The only campaign, 10V540000, covers model year 2011.

  • 1 recall campaign
Mercedes-Benz M recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 1 campaign
  1. NHTSA campaign 10V540000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Other › Fuel Filter

    Model year 2011

    Mercedes Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model W164, GL-class, model X164, e-class, model W212, r-class, and model V251VEHICLES. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.

    Consequence:
    Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372. This campaign has been superseded. Please see recall campaign 11V-496.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz M questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz M have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Mercedes-Benz M, covering model year 2011. The campaign, 10V540000, was reported on October 29, 2010 and is filed under “Fuel system, other”.

Which Mercedes-Benz M model years do the recalls cover?

The only campaign, 10V540000, covers model year 2011. NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name M, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz M?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.