Does the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, tires. 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500?

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

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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.

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls, newest first

September 19, 1996NHTSA 96V17500028,874 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility

Summary: If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all available fluid.
Consequence: Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1990NHTSA 90V062000278 vehicles potentially affected

Tires › Sidewall

Summary: Left front and left rear tires may have been damaged by a worn chain drive of the conveyor system.
Consequence: Damaged or cut tires could fail during use and result in an accident with possible injuries.
Remedy: Replace damaged tires with tires of the same brand name.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump1

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Questions

Does the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, tires. 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.