Just returned with my Prius from my Toyota dealer having had the brake problem (which I have to say I have not actually experienced) corrected by a software update which took about 20 minutes to complete. While there I saw a chart outlining vehicle recalls by manufacturer in the two year period January 2008 to February 2010. Toyota had 4 recalls; Honda 5; VW 6; Vauxhall 7; Renault 9; BMW 9; Fiat 12; Nissan 15; Ford 16; Peugeot 27; Citroen 33; Mercedes Benz 40! Yes 40. Puts things into perspective, don't you think.
I'm sure they will. Their latest C-Class feels quite solid. The E-Class too but not as much, oddly enough (esp. considering it's more expensive than the C-Class).