Mercedes Benz UK Limited

Vito

29 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Vito is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mercedes Benz UK Limited dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Mercedes Benz UK Limited Vito · DVSA register

All recall notices.

VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY UPDATED

R/2017/232 · 20 Nov 2017

20 Nov 2017

Defect

The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU

Remedy

On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit

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Built 1 Nov 2007

~4 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2016/189 · 6 Sep 2016

6 Sep 2016

Defect

A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace fuel line

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Built 1 Jul 2014 – 31 Mar 2016

~1,869 vehicles affected
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

R/2016/156 · 2 Aug 2016

2 Aug 2016

Defect

The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.

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Built 1 Oct 2013 – 30 Apr 2016

~9,399 vehicles affected
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE

R/2016/033 · 9 Mar 2016

9 Mar 2016

Defect

On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.

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Affected build dates not specified

~2 vehicles affected
OIL MAY LEAK

R/2014/184 · 16 Jan 2015

16 Jan 2015

Defect

On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

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Built 1 Feb 2014 – 30 Nov 2014

~5,358 vehicles affected
A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH

R/2012/007 · 29 Feb 2012

29 Feb 2012

Defect

In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.

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Affected build dates not specified

~16 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/173 · 2 Feb 2012

2 Feb 2012

Defect

A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

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Built 1 Jan 2010 – 15 Dec 2011

~62 vehicles affected
FIRE MAY OCCUR

R/2011/068 · 24 Aug 2011

24 Aug 2011

Defect

In certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and in the worst case could catch fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the air conditioning fan relay with a modified component.

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Built 1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2010

~2,924 vehicles affected
RISK OF FIRE

R/2011/042 · 16 Jun 2011

16 Jun 2011

Defect

On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.

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Built 1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2010

~10,805 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2010/203 · 15 Dec 2010

15 Dec 2010

Defect

It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

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Affected build dates not specified

~108 vehicles affected
REAR WINDOW MAY DETACH

R/2010/120 · 19 Oct 2010

19 Oct 2010

Defect

The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2006

~151 vehicles affected
OIL MAY LEAK

R/2010/126 · 4 Oct 2010

4 Oct 2010

Defect

Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

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Built 1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2009

~260 vehicles affected
REAR VENT WINDOW COULD DETACH

R/2009/142 · 19 Jan 2010

19 Jan 2010

Defect

It has been identified that the pane of the rear vent window could work loose from both of the front supports. As a result it is possible that the window could detach from the body and fall away.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2005 – 31 Dec 2006

~731 vehicles affected
SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE

R/2009/018 · 15 Apr 2009

15 Apr 2009

Defect

It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2003 – 31 Dec 2008

~22,604 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT FULLY INFLATE

R/2008/160 · 3 Mar 2009

3 Mar 2009

Defect

It has been identified that due to a faulty aluminium housing the front passenger airbags may not deploy when required. On deployment the inner wall of the container may break resulting in the airbag failing to fully inflate and parts possibly dispersing into the vehicle.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~3 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

R/2008/173 · 2 Mar 2009

2 Mar 2009

Defect

It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~362 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

R/2008/176 · 12 Feb 2009

12 Feb 2009

Defect

The window air bags may not fully deploy.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.

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Built 24 Jun 2008 – 15 Oct 2008

~18 vehicles affected
FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

R/2008/129 · 14 Oct 2008

14 Oct 2008

Defect

It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.

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Built 1 Jan 2005 – 1 Sep 2008

~13 vehicles affected
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

R/2008/130 · 14 Oct 2008

14 Oct 2008

Defect

It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~321 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2008/143 · 7 Oct 2008

7 Oct 2008

Defect

It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2004 – 31 Dec 2006

~138 vehicles affected
ENGINE MAY FAIL

R/2010/174 · 6 Aug 2007

6 Aug 2007

Defect

The engine may stop as a result of the fuel feed lines from tank to engine leaking and or separating because they were not manufactured to the correct specification.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed lines.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2007/017 · 1 Feb 2007

1 Feb 2007

Defect

In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.

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Affected build dates not specified

~72 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2006/142 · 15 Dec 2006

15 Dec 2006

Defect

It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 15 Aug 2006

~102 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

R/2006/153 · 5 Dec 2006

5 Dec 2006

Defect

It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.

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Affected build dates not specified

~3,203 vehicles affected
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

R/2007/021 · 1 Dec 2006

1 Dec 2006

Defect

The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.

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Affected build dates not specified

~77 vehicles affected
BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN CAN BECOME DETACHED

R/2005/059 · 8 Jun 2005

8 Jun 2005

Defect

The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.

Remedy

Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.

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Built 1 Nov 2003 – 30 Oct 2004

~9,212 vehicles affected
ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR

R/2004/127 · 17 Aug 2004

17 Aug 2004

Defect

It is possible that the engine speed may reduce or in extreme cases shut down due to a software error in the engine management unit

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and install revised software in the control unit. In most cases this will resolve the problem. In isolated cases it may be necessary to replace the control unit.

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Affected build dates not specified

~592 vehicles affected
THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH

R/2004/032 · 30 Jul 2004

30 Jul 2004

Defect

Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.

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Affected build dates not specified

~779 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE

R/2003/101 · 8 Aug 2003

8 Aug 2003

Defect

A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision

Remedy

Replace Air Bag control module

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Affected build dates not specified

~82 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Mercedes Benz UK Limited dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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