Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, seat belts, 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class?

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

2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls

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

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

For the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class. 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.

2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls, newest first

March 31, 2011NHTSA 11V208000136,751 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cruise control

Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 1999-2002 m-class and model year 2000-2003 m-class amg vehicles. The cruise control system in the affected vehicles allows the driver to disengage the system in a number of ways, including tapping the brake pedal, using the cruise control stalk, or braking the vehicle enough to reach a certain rate of deceleration. Mercedes-benz has determined that under certain circumstances use of the brake pedal may not automatically disengage cruise control as expected by the driver, although the other means of deactivating cruise control remain fully operative. Specifically, where the driver pumps the brakes rather than applying consistent pedal force, the level of force required may be unusually high.
Consequence: Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began during October 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 17, 2008NHTSA 08V465000125,228 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class vehicles. The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.
Consequence: The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump. This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy: An earlier recall repair performed on these vehicles may not be sufficient to prevent a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection (please see 03V121). Since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that may not have been properly repaired, all vehicles repaired prior to November 15, 2003, will be repaired again. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 27, 2003NHTSA 03V121000211,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.
Consequence: The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new hose clamp on the power steering hose to the power steering cooler. During clamp replacement, the power steering cooling hose will be inspected and replaced as necessary. Owner notification began June 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2002NHTSA 02V2030003,603 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, S7.3, "occupant crash protection." the seat belt chimes may not function as designed and is not consistent with the requirements of the standard.
Consequence: If the driver buckles his seat belt prior to starting the vehicle, the chime will not sound at all when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the seat belt chime operates as required by the standard. Owner notification began September 25, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-201-573-0117.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 13, 2002NHTSA 02V058000172 vehicles potentially affected

Tires › Sidewall

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with dunlop SP5000 tires. Some of these tires have a separation around the entire circumference in the area of the side wall and tread.
Consequence: This could result in premature tire wear.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the dunlop tires which exhibit this defect when visually inspected. Only dunlop tires in week 4901 with tire codes 4909 or 4917 are involved and will be replaced. Owner notification by telephone began febuary 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class 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: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Hydraulic1
Service brakes1

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Questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, seat belts, 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.