1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1991 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
1fires
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
1crashes
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While parked caught on fire due to electrical problem in dash board. Tt”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · reported 1995-06-23

“Vehicle caught on fire while stopped, it stalled then burst into flames under hood. Tt”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1994-12-08

“Main electrical feed chafed on brake line/shorted out, causing a hole/fire. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 1994-10-15

“While driving, at approx. 35mph, made attempt to slow/stop, brake grabbed then released, pedal went floor, continued to roll forward hitting another vehicle.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

“Electrical seat control failed, causing fire from driver's side door.”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

“While driving the heater core bursted, causing smoke to fill vehicle. Please provide any details. *ak”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.