Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component9
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 56 |
| Air bags | 3 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 22 |
| Power train | 1 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 11 |
| Steering | 1 | 11 |
| Tires | 1 | 11 |
| Wheels | 1 | 11 |
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
- Air bags
“My air bag light went on , and my car is displaying a fault on the drivers side air bag . I took the car to an authorized Mercedes dealer and they say they claim I need a new part . Please see RCMN-17V627 .”
- Engine
“Complaint submitted to Transport Canada: “The Eco Start function on the Mercedes Benz B250 does not work and so intermittently shuts off the car without warning. Very very dangerous.”
- Engine
“Drive unit failed. Manufacturer's Faulty coolant seal. Coolant leaked into engine, Dashboard displayed "Workshop" warning about 2-3 times before breakdown.”
Other Mercedes-Benz B-Class model years
- 20173 recalls20 complaints
- 20162 recalls4 complaints
- 20153 recalls3 complaints
- 20143 recalls1 complaint
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2016 C-Class14 recalls320 complaints
- 2016 E-Class9 recalls89 complaints
- 2016 Sprinter16 recalls92 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2016 S-Class7 recalls29 complaints
- 2016 CLA-Class9 recalls67 complaints
- 2016 Metris13 recalls127 complaints
- 2016 GLA-Class4 recalls52 complaints
- 2016 AMG GT5 recalls10 complaints
- 2016 G-Class4 recalls3 complaints
- 2016 GL-Class7 recalls20 complaints
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (56%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-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.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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