2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 63
Latest campaign: Dec 23, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel	1	Dec 23, 2022	22V955000
Communication	1	Nov 1, 2019	19V787000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Dec 23, 2022Latest campaign


Dec 23, 202222V955000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V955000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving. Risk An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003. Campaign NHTSA 22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022
Nov 1, 201919V787000	Communication An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf Risk An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008. Campaign NHTSA 19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019

Dec 23, 202222V955000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V955000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022

Nov 1, 201919V787000

Communication

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Over-the-air remedy

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019

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Owner complaints by component63

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

63Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	14	22	0	1	1
Electrical system	13	21	0	0	0
Unknown or other	10	16	0	2	1
Fuel/propulsion system	8	13	0	0	0
Power train	8	13	0	0	0
Service brakes	7	11	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	8	0	0	0
Lane departure	4	6	0	0	0
Steering	4	6	0	0	0
Air bags	3	5	2	0	1
Seat belts	3	5	1	0	2
Visibility/wiper	3	5	0	0	0
Suspension	2	3	0	0	0
Hydraulic	2	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	3	0	0	0

8 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

Electrical system
“MBUSA CLAIM #24526507 - 2013 MB AMG ML63 Engine Signed - my vehicle is not drivable due to random sudden engine stalling at highway speeds, electronic failures, gear-shifting lockouts, hazard alert/radar failures, and…”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769741
Electrical system
“NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT SUPPORTING STATEMENT Vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a continuing safety concern involving water intrusion and electronic system damage in my…”
Filed 06/01/2026 · ODI 11741266
Fuel/propulsion system
“Re: My 2013 ML350- Intermittent Start/ Vehicle cutting off while in heavy traffic. Fuel Pump and Fuel modulator failed due to water collecting in the spare tire wheel-weld causing water intrusion into the fuel system.”
Filed 04/29/2026 · ODI 11734678

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The most recent, 22V955000 (reported December 23, 2022), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 63 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

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