How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel have?

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mercedes-benz 420 (na). While the vehicle was idling at a stop, the gear did not shift into drive or reverse and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-06-16

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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420sel as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.