Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has 8 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | SEATS | MAY 13, 2019, MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE FOR LESS THAN A MILE WHEN HER DRESS STARTED SMOKING ... |
| Jun 15, 2017 | SEATS | THE HEATED SEATS WERE TURNED ON THE DRIVER SEAT WHILE WAITING IN LINE AT A FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU ON J... |
| May 4, 2014 | SEATS | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM CHURCH, WHILE PULLING UP AT WALGREENS I SAW SMOKE AND FELT A BURN ON ... |
| Apr 1, 2013 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEA... |
| Mar 11, 2013 | SEATS | I STARTED MY 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 AND ACTIVATED THE DRIVER SEAT WARMER ON HIGH. AFTER APPROXIMAT... |
| Mar 3, 2013 | SEATS | THE HEATED SEATS CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED PASSENGER WHILE DRIVING. SEATS IN FLAMES, STARTED TO SMOKE B... |
| Dec 26, 2011 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WITH TH... |
| Apr 27, 2010 | SEATS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES R350. WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEATED SEATS ACTIVAT... |