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Mercedes-Benz Classe M (ML) III (W166) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 1

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.

Version	Recalls
250 CDIDiesel · 204 hp	Rappel : tendeur de chaîne des diesels (fuite d'huile)
350 CDIDiesel · 258 hp 350Petrol · 306 hp 500Petrol · 408 hp 63 AMGPetrol · 525 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : tendeur de chaîne des diesels (fuite d'huile)
Manufacturer recall
Les Mercedes 2014 et 2015 équipées d'un 4 cylindres diesel BlueTEC (CDI) peuvent avoir une fuite d'huile au tendeur de chaîne, surtout à chaud. Fiches-auto évoque un rappel d'environ 260 000 véhicules en France ; regardez sous la voiture après un stationnement prolongé.
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
250 CDI
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Mercedes ML 3 (2011-2015) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

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.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Mercedes-Benz GLE I	4	4	4.0/5
BMW X5 II (E70)	1	7	1.5/5
Audi Q7 I (4L)	2	4	3.0/5
Volkswagen Touareg II	1	5	2.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Classe M (ML) III (W166) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Mercedes-Benz Classe M (ML) III (W166): Rappel : tendeur de chaîne des diesels (fuite d'huile).

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz Classe M (ML) III (W166) are affected?

Affected versions: 250 CDI (1). No documented recall for: 350 CDI, 350, 500, 63 AMG.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mercedes-Benz Classe M (ML) III (W166)?

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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