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2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 23, 2022report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 recall campaigns

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 22V955000 dated December 23, 2022.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
December 23, 2022
Potential units
348,183campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Why it matters: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.

Owner notification: February 15, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component
COMMUNICATION
Report received
November 1, 2019
Potential units
24,226campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.

Why it matters: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Owner notification: December 23, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V900000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
December 14, 2016
Potential units
48campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.

Why it matters: If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Owner notification: February 10, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V442000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
June 16, 2016
Potential units
423campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.

Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Owner notification: July 22, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V351000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
June 8, 2015
Potential units
814campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 ML250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured December 12, 2014, to February 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Why it matters: Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 14V-762.

Owner notification: June 23, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 14V762000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
December 1, 2014
Potential units
4,871campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Why it matters: Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.

Owner notification: December 19, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250?

The most frequent component groups in 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 campaign records are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Seat Belts (1), Power Train (1), Communication (1), Fuel System, Diesel (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Seat Belts1
Power Train1
Communication1
Fuel System, Diesel1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 1 model-year reports for the Mercedes-Benz ML250, spanning 2015–2015; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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