2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 has 2 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Urgent: recall 24V-298, recall 22V-315 carry a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
2
Complaints
14
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 recalls

Recall 24V-298: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Recall 22V-315: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.

2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine3
Electrical System3
Suspension2
Structure2
Seats1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Tires1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 103,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Nov 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed a diagnostic test prior to the recall repair. The contact declined to pay for the diagnostic test and advised the dealer to complete the recall repair. The dealer declined to honor the recall repair. The contact later discovered that the dealer had marked the recall repair as completed even though the recall repair had not been performed. The…
Electrical System · at 75,000 miles · reported Feb 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start in very cold weather. The contact stated that after changing the battery several times, the failure continued to occur. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the front and rear exterior lights failed to illuminate as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Power Train · at 45,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2017
Transmission model 722.9 failure while driving. Creates an extremely dangerous situation that could lead to fatal accidents. Transmission completely disengages bringing car to stand still, or it downshifts without any warnings at high speed. Feels like the entire transmission is dropping off the car. My car had only 45k miles on it when it first exhibited this problem. Now it cost more than retail value of the car to replace this transmission.
Electrical System · reported Feb 4, 2016
I took my car to the mercedes-benz dealer in wilsonville oregon, the service manager told me that the r320 cdi is the worst car mercedes-benz ever built, and they kept charging for repairs each time with a new problem. I was also told the brake lamp in the rear needs a software update other wise my lights will not function properly. Do you think it is a safety issue, if my tail lamp and my brake lamp will not work until I update the software for 150 dollars?
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 103,000 miles · reported Sep 24, 2014
Esp inoperative message appears. Wipers went on (Although they were off at the time) turn signals were inoperative and interior lights not working.. I pulled to the side of the road and was unable to engage park or reverse. I shut the ignition off and neutral was automatically engaged but park still not working. Removing the key engaged park. Restarting the car the esp inoperative message was still displayed and drive could not be engaged. After leaving the key removed for 2-3 minutes all was clear. No recurrence of the problem for 6 months then recurred on september 22, 2014 and again on…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320: 24V-298 (service brakes, hydraulic), 22V-315 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 103,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.