🔥 Trending Mercedes Recalls Over 58,000 Vehicles in Australia Due to Electrical Fault

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued several recalls for various models in recent years, primarily due to manufacturing defects and potential safety concerns. These recalls affect tens of thousands of vehicles across different model years.

Recent Mercedes-Benz Recalls in Australia

As of August 2026, Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd has initiated multiple recall campaigns affecting a significant number of vehicles. These recalls address specific issues that could impact vehicle safety and performance.

Electrical Fault Affecting Multiple Models (2018-2026)

One of the most substantial recalls involves nearly 60,000 Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG vehicles sold between 2018 and 2026 ⁶⁷. This recall is due to a manufacturing defect described as an electrical fault ⁶⁷.

Affected Models Include:

• A-Class
• C-Class
• GLA
• GLB
• GLC

The specific details of this electrical fault, as listed in the recall notice lodged with the relevant authorities, indicate a broad range of models are impacted ⁶⁸.

Door Lock Issue Potentially Causing Rollaways (Over 310,000 Vehicles Globally)

While not specifically detailed for Australia in all available sources, a related global recall announced in July 2026 by Forbes indicates Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 310,000 vehicles due to a door lock issue ⁵. This issue involves a micro-switch in the door locks that could corrode, potentially leading to the vehicle rolling away ⁵. It is highly probable that some of these globally affected vehicles are also present in the Australian market, given the scale of the recall.

Specific Model Recalls

Mercedes-Benz Australia has also issued recalls for more specific model ranges and production years:

• Certain EQE and GLC vehicles (2022-2025): A recall notice has been issued for these electric and SUV models ¹.
• Certain EQA and EQB vehicles (2023-2024): These electric SUV models are also subject to a recall ⁴.
• Certain A Class vehicles (2025): Specific A-Class models produced in 2025 have a dedicated recall notice ³.

The Australian government's Vehicle Recalls website lists numerous Mercedes-Benz recalls, with 14 distinct recall campaigns for the brand ².

What to Do If Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of affected Mercedes-Benz vehicles are typically contacted directly by Mercedes-Benz Australia with instructions on how to proceed. It is always recommended for vehicle owners to check the official Vehicle Recalls website (vehiclerecalls.gov.au) or contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to confirm if their specific vehicle is part of any active recall campaign. Recalls are generally performed free of charge by the manufacturer.