Mercedes-Benz Engines Catch Fire by AllAutoExperts | 17 April, 2020 Share : Daimler AG plans on recalling approximately 1 million cars because of the Mercedes-Benz engines, which seem to catch fire with no reason at all.Even if the multiple accidents (51) haven't caused any injuries, the Germans have decided to recall in service all of the cars produced between 2015 and 2017.The problem of the fire will be solved in a short time, according to Mercedes.