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Mercedes-Benz Classe V III 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 2 versions affected: 2

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
V 200 dDiesel · 136 hp V 220 CDIDiesel · 163 hp	Freins et électronique : rappels constructeur

Each campaign in detail

Freins et électronique : rappels constructeur
Manufacturer recall
CarVerif indique que Mercedes a émis des rappels pour freins et électronique sur la Classe V 220 d entre 2014 et 2019, avec près de 10 % des unités d'avant le restylage concernées, et que les risques de pannes de frein et d'électricité doublent au-delà de 100 000 km. Une seule source : à confirmer, vérifier avec le numéro de série.
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
V 200 d, V 220 CDI
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Mercedes-Benz Classe V Diesel V220d : analyse complète — CarVerif (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
Renault Espace V	0	3	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Classe V III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Mercedes-Benz Classe V III: Freins et électronique : rappels constructeur.

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz Classe V III 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 V III?

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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