2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,323 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In june 2012 the car did not pass inspection and we were told we needed a new gas cap. We got a gas cap and it passed inspection. Since then we have had a strong fuel smell when the gas tank is filled”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline
“The front passenger seat belt does not extend out and does not work properly during hot weather. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2014 · Seat belts
Compare Mercedes-Benz 500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz 500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1 | 15 |
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1 | 23 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500
How do I know if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.