Recall 18V151 affects 28 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 and AMG E43 vehicles with misadjusted LED headlights. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 28 2017 E300 and AMG E43 vehicles fitted with LED headlights because the low beams can be misadjusted and leave the road insufficiently lit. An insufficiently illuminated roadway increases crash risk, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and adjust the headlights free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The LED headlight assembly on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 and AMG E43 holds and aims the low beam lights. Those low beams are the forward-facing lights used for normal night driving and poor weather. They are adjusted at the factory so the light reaches far enough down the road without shining too high into other drivers' eyes.
On affected vehicles, the headlight adjustment equipment at the assembly plant was set incorrectly. That left the low beam aim outside the required tolerance range. When the beam points too low or is otherwise out of range, the roadway ahead is not lit as designed, which gives the driver less usable light at night.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lights can turn on and look normal from the driver's seat, even though the low beam aim is wrong.
Who's affected?
Covers the E300 and AMG E43, both tied to the same headlight issue.
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 28 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently illuminated roadway gives the driver less forward visibility and raises crash risk. Use extra care at night or in low light, and schedule the headlamp inspection and adjustment soon. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 or AMG E43 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free headlamp inspection and adjustment that fixes the low-beam illumination problem.
- Bring the owner notice if Mercedes-Benz mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V151 when you call.
- Drive carefully in low-light conditions until the headlamp adjustment is checked.
- Call Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions and reference Mercedes-Benz recall 2018030005.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician inspects the headlamp adjustment and corrects the setting if it is outside specification. The recall repair is available now, and the inspection and adjustment are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket headlamp adjustment costs already handled before the recall are addressed through the existing New Vehicle Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 6, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 16, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 23, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 23, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 3, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V151?
Recall 18V151 covers 28 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 and AMG E43 vehicles with LED headlights that were misadjusted. The low beams do not illuminate the roadway enough, which increases crash risk. Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and adjust the headlamps for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 or AMG E43 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V151. If it is included, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the headlamp inspection and adjustment. Reference recall number 18V151 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment and adjust it as needed free of charge, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced roadway illumination from misadjusted low-beam headlights. If the road ahead is not lit enough, the driver has less visibility at night or in low-light conditions, which increases crash risk. The dealer repair corrects the headlamp adjustment.
When did this Mercedes-Benz recall repair become available?
The recall repair became available when the recall began on April 3, 2018. Mercedes-Benz dealers can inspect the LED headlamp adjustment and adjust it as necessary at no cost. Use your VIN first, since the model year alone does not confirm inclusion.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V151000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V151 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V151000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →