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2013 Mercedes Benz R320 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Mercedes Benz R320 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz R320. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ENGINE

NHTSA #17V247000

Reported April 11, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 1 vehicles

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.

Safety consequence

If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800-367-6372.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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