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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 24V298000 Reported 15,604 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 22V315000 Reported 350,294 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,221 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The esp and ABS malfunctioned and the vehicle went out of control and hit parked vehicles causing multiple damages and injuries to me.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2025 · Service brakes

“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's side rear door glass had independently fallen into the door. The contact stated a bur”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2024 · Electrical system

Compare Mercedes-Benz ML500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500127
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML500013
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML500018
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML50003
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500237
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML50029
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML50010
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML50001

Checking a specific 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500

How do I know if my 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 22V315000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.