Mercedes-Benz Unimog Recalls
8 recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz Unimog (0–2023).
8
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
8
Total recalls
What this means for Mercedes-Benz Unimog owners
8 of 8 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 13 Nov 2025. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All Recalls
2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Unimog UHE and FGA
Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering gear’s bearing bushing may become detached from the steering assembly. If this occurs, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of steering control whilst driving.
Heavy Vehicle
13 Nov 2025
0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
The hydrostatic control unit may fail, switching the transmission from hydrostatic to manual transmission mode.
Heavy Vehicle
6 Aug 2019
2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
Damage may occur in the electrical frame wiring harness along the right longitudinal frame member.
Heavy Vehicle
11 June 2019
0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
In affected vehicles the electrical lines of the jump-start socket may have been connected incorrectly. When a further vehicle is connected for the purpose of starting assistance, an incorrect jump start socket may result in a short circuit and the electrical lines and jump-start socket may be overloaded.
Heavy Vehicle
19 Mar 2018
0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
The wall thickness of the seat mounting bracket on the affected vehicles is insufficient and a mechanical failure of the mounting bracket may occur.
Light Vehicle
18 Oct 2016
0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
The main cabin power supply cable connections may not have been tensioned correctly during production.
Heavy Vehicle
30 May 2016
0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
The compressed air system vent valve may become blocked. A blocked vent valve will result in a pressure increase in the air dryer which may result in the top of the air dryer detaching.
Light Vehicle
19 Jan 2015
0 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG
In extremely cold conditions, the compressed air system air dryer breather may ice up and become blocked. A blocked breather will result in a pressure increase in the air dryer, which may result in the top of the air dryer detaching
Light Vehicle
7 Feb 2014
Mercedes-Benz Unimog recall questions
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz Unimog has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Mercedes-Benz Unimog is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Unimog - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.