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Mercedes-Benz Classe B III (W247) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

4 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
4
of 5 versions affected
5

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • B 180Petrol · 136 hp
  • B 200Petrol · 163 hp
  • B 250 eHybrid · 218 hp
  • B 180 dDiesel · 116 hp
  • B 200 d 4MATICDiesel · 150 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Boulons de roue insuffisamment serrés (rappel)

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel SR/01626/26 (code 4090105) : sur les Classe B produites du 17 novembre 2022 au 4 décembre 2025, les boulons de roue peuvent avoir été serrés avec un couple insuffisant et se desserrer, jusqu'au détachement de la roue.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    B 180, B 200, B 180 d, B 200 d 4MATIC, B 250 e
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Joint turbo/collecteur du diesel 4 cylindres (rappel)

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel (code 4990103, alerte européenne SR/00883/25) des Classe B diesel 4 cylindres produites du 11 mai au 24 mai 2024 : un joint manque entre le turbocompresseur et le collecteur d'échappement, ce qui laisse fuir des gaz chauds, peut endommager la culasse et provoquer des suintements d'huile, avec risque d'incendie.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    B 180 d, B 200 d 4MATIC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Airbags : montage défectueux (rappels)

    Manufacturer recall

    Deux rappels concernent les airbags : un harnais de câblage inadéquat pouvait empêcher le déploiement sur les modèles produits en août 2020 (rappel d'avril 2022), et un écrou potentiellement mal vissé sur les voitures assemblées du 19 juillet au 27 septembre 2019 (rappel de février 2020).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    B 180, B 200, B 180 d, B 200 d 4MATIC, B 250 e
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Fixation des sièges avant (rappels)

    Manufacturer recall

    Les sièges avant des Classe B fabriquées en 2018 pouvaient être insuffisamment stables ou fixés : rappels de juillet 2020 (voitures construites de septembre à novembre 2018) et de mai 2021 (août et septembre 2018), avec un risque accru de blessure en cas de choc.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    B 180, B 200, B 180 d, B 200 d 4MATIC, B 250 e
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
BMW Série 2 Active Tourer II (U06)20not rated
Volkswagen Golf VIII053.5/5
Audi A3 IV (8Y)424.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Classe B III (W247) had?

We have documented 4 manufacturer recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Classe B III (W247): Boulons de roue insuffisamment serrés (rappel) ; Joint turbo/collecteur du diesel 4 cylindres (rappel) ; Airbags : montage défectueux (rappels) ; Fixation des sièges avant (rappels).

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz Classe B III (W247) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mercedes-Benz Classe B III (W247)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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