Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190?

10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercedes-Benz been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls, newest first

August 20, 1991NHTSA 91V13700096,541 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical

Summary: The design of the parking brake grip makes it possible to distort the grip and pinch the brake release knob. If the release knob sticks in a partial engage/release position because of the pinched grip, it is possible for the lever to release unintentionally with a corresponding reduction in parking brake force.
Consequence: If the vehicle is not properly parked with thetransmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade,reduction in parking brake force could lead to unintentional rollaway and anaccident.
Remedy: Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 13, 1987NHTSA 87V10400065,196 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: In case of electrical failure which blows fuse no. 9, the rear brake lights will not operate.
Consequence: Touching the brake pedal to disengage the cruise controlwould not function as intended.
Remedy: Use two fuses in combination so that in case of a fuse failure, the cruise control system will not operate.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control2
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core2
Air bags › Frontal1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1

Other Mercedes-Benz 190 years

Other 1985 Mercedes-Benz models

Questions

Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190?: 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.