Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500, the most recent reported on April 26, 2024 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (5 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).

How many 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 24V298000 · reported April 26, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 15,604 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
The risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 22V315000 · reported May 9, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 350,294 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
The risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Seats5
Unknown or other3
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 7, 2023 · Unknown or other
2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-315. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR A RENTAL CAR.

Sep 23, 2021 · Seats · 199,800 miles · fire reported
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz ML500. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving, the front and back seat warmers were operating and the driver noticed smoke. The contact mentioned there was a smoke odor and noticed the front driver seat caught on fire. The contact stated that the driver…

Dec 5, 2018 · Seats · 155,000 miles · fire reported
I HAD MY HEATED SEAT ON THE MEDIUM SETTING. WHILE ON MY SHORT COMMUTE TO WORK (ABOUT 8 MINUTES) THIS MORNING MY DRIVER SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER AND MELTED PART OF MY CLOTHING.

Mar 2, 2017 · Seats · 123,000 miles
I GOT INTO MY CAR AND TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER. AFTER 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I COULD SMELL SMOKE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A FEW SECONDS LATER I FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON MY LOWER BACK. I REACHED MY LEFT HAND BEHIND ME TO CHECK AND FELT SOMETHING HOT, WHEN I PULLED MY HAND OUT MY FINGER…

Oct 24, 2016 · Unknown or other
I WAS INFORMED THAT MY CAR HAD A RECALL IN FEBRUARY AND THE LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP HAS JUST GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND ABOUT GETTING A WELDER TO COME DO THE JOB. THEY HAVE NOT GOT BACK TO ME ABOUT GETTING A WELDER TO COME AND I FEEL LIKE IF IT'S A SAFETY RECALL THAT THEY SHOULD GET ON THE BALL TO GET THE VEHICLE…

ML500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	0	18	0	3
2005	0	3	0	0
2006	2	37	3	5
2007	2	9	1	5
2008	1	0	0	0

Across all years, the 2006 ML500 has the most complaints (37). All Mercedes-Benz ML500 years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500, the most recent reported on April 26, 2024 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (5 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 7, 2023.