5 recalls across 2 model years
The Mercedes-Benz ML250 has 5 recalls all affecting the 2015 model year, with the most serious being incorrectly assembled axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axles that can fracture, destabilizing the vehicle and raising the risk of a crash.
A separate powertrain concern on 2015 BlueTec diesel models involves an engine oil leak that can drip onto hot engine surfaces and start a fire, and can also leave oil on the road as a hazard for other vehicles. There is also a fuel pump control unit issue where water pooling in the spare tire well can damage the module and cause the engine to stall while driving. On the occupant safety side, 2015 models manufactured between late April and mid-May 2015 may have an incorrectly installed right rear seatbelt anchor bolt that can fail to hold the passenger in a crash. Finally, a software fault in the emergency call system on 2015 models can report an inaccurate date, time, and vehicle location, which may delay emergency responders from reaching the scene.
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Top 5 of 5 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ ML250
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Software & Electronics | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
