MERCEDES-BENZ 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R320
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 vehicles due to engine issues. If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026