2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 67
Latest campaign: Apr 26, 2024

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	2	Apr 26, 2024	24V298000 22V315000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 26, 2024Latest campaign


Apr 26, 202424V298000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 24V298000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure. Risk Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315. Campaign NHTSA 24V298000 · Apr 26, 2024
May 9, 202222V315000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 22V315000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure. Risk Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007. Campaign NHTSA 22V315000 · May 9, 2022

Apr 26, 202424V298000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V298000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V298000 · Apr 26, 2024

May 9, 202222V315000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V315000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V315000 · May 9, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component67

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

67Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Suspension	19	28	0	0	0
Seats	12	18	0	7	3
Engine	9	13	0	0	0
Electrical system	9	13	0	1	0
Power train	7	10	0	0	0
Service brakes	6	9	1	0	2
Engine and engine cooling	5	7	0	0	0
Air bags	4	6	1	0	2
Exterior lighting	3	4	0	0	0
Fuel system	3	4	0	0	0
Hydraulic	2	3	0	0	0
Structure	2	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	3	0	0	0
Steering	2	3	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the dealer informed the…”
Filed 11/19/2025 · ODI 11700284
Engine
“Error codes P0016 and P0017 camshaft out of alignment and vehicle will not pass smog test, also loss of power of the engine.”
Filed 10/11/2023 · ODI 11549505
Air bags
“Pressed down on braked and nothing happened. Pressed down on emergency break to aid in stopping. No warning lights or sounds”
Filed 07/15/2023 · ODI 11532409

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The most recent, 24V298000 (reported April 26, 2024), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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