2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
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recalls
0
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.
2011 Mercedes-Benz R recalls
Fuel system, diesel
NHTSA campaign 11V496000 · reported October 3, 2011 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 6,872 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. The diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
The risk
Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
The fix
Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz USA at 1-800-367-6372.
Fuel system, other: fuel filter
NHTSA campaign 10V540000 · reported October 29, 2010 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 2,297 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.
The risk
Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. This campaign has been superseded . Please see recall campaign 11v-496.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R, the most recent reported on October 3, 2011 (Fuel system, diesel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.