1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Upon starting the car, first smoke and then quickly fire emerged into the passenger compartment from the center of the dash board with flames coming through the glove box compartment. The car was not moving. A fire extinguisher was obtained from the public parking garage where the car was located…”
“Upon starting the car, first smoke and then quickly fire emerged into the passenger compartment from the center of the dash board with flames coming through the glove box compartment. The car was not moving. A fire extinguisher was obtained from the public parking garage where the car was located…”
“Upon starting the car, first smoke and then quickly fire emerged into the passenger compartment from the center of the dash board with flames coming through the glove box compartment. The car was not moving. A fire extinguisher was obtained from the public parking garage where the car was located…”
“Hot coolant was leaking from underneath the dashboard onto the driver's right leg while driving. Consumer sustained second degree burn. Vehicle was tow to the dealer, and the cause of this problem was not determined. *ak the heat was on when the inside of the windows began to steam up. The heater…”
“I have had several (3+) occasions that my car has accelerated on its own. I have been forntunate that when I applied my brakes it released the acceleration.*ak”
“On october 03,1999 the heather core without any notice or warning exploded causig 3rd and 4th degree burns in both legs causing to losse control of the automobile and going into the ditch. Thi accident cause me to lose almost my life for wich I am very engry. I have done some reserch and found…”
“The fuel pressure actuator is leaking. The dealer has been notified. *ak”
“Windshield wipers will not clean the window off fumes remain on the windsheild, causing a vision problem. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.