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Mercedes Benz

B Class

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

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Mercedes Benz B Class

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  1. SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software

    R/2024/166 · 6 May 2024

    6 May 2024

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 2 Jul 2018 – 31 Jan 2024

    ~10,592 vehicles affected

  2. Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements

    R/2023/062 · 13 Mar 2023

    13 Mar 2023

    Defect

    Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements.�

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software.

    Build window

    Built 7 May 2015 – 4 Apr 2017

    ~2,593 vehicles affected

  3. UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    R/2021/399 · 13 Dec 2021

    13 Dec 2021

    Defect

    As a result of a directive from Germany�s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) changes are required to certain specific calibration functions within the engine management systems of certain vehicles.

    Remedy

    Conduct an update to the diesel engine control unit software.

    Build window

    Built 13 May 2010 – 2 May 2012

    ~6,014 vehicles affected

  4. THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY BE DEACTIVATED

    R/2021/082 · 30 Mar 2021

    30 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The communication module may be deactivated

    Remedy

    Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

    Build window

    Built 3 May 2016 – 2 Jul 2020

    ~24 vehicles affected

  5. AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2020/277 · 27 Oct 2020

    27 Oct 2020

    Defect

    An electrical contacting inside the engine control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    Build window

    Built 11 Dec 2019 – 9 Jan 2020

    ~37 vehicles affected

  6. THE OIL SUPPLY LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER MAY LEAK

    R/2020/262 · 12 Oct 2020

    12 Oct 2020

    Defect

    The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak

    Remedy

    Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

    Build window

    Built 21 Oct 2019 – 26 Jun 2020

    ~1,074 vehicles affected

  7. THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2020/236 · 6 Oct 2020

    6 Oct 2020

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2017 – 30 Sep 2018

    ~3,127 vehicles affected

  8. THE CALIBRATION OF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2019/446 · 21 Jul 2020

    21 Jul 2020

    Defect

    The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger seat cushion

    Build window

    Built 29 Apr 2015 – 2 Nov 2017

    ~75 vehicles affected

  9. THE REFRIGERANT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    R/2019/327 · 8 Nov 2019

    8 Nov 2019

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

    ~624 vehicles affected

  10. THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    R/2019/354 · 7 Nov 2019

    7 Nov 2019

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    Adapt the air conditioning system for usage of the new refrigerant.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

    ~1,407 vehicles affected

  11. THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAY NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    R/2019/348 · 5 Nov 2019

    5 Nov 2019

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

    ~58 vehicles affected

  12. THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    R/2019/269 · 18 Sep 2019

    18 Sep 2019

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 2017 – 31 Jul 2019

    ~294 vehicles affected

  13. AIR CONDITION SYSTEM REFRIDGERANT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS

    R/2019/221 · 10 Sep 2019

    10 Sep 2019

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system to be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant (R1234yf).

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

    ~7,516 vehicles affected

  14. THE SOFTWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION.

    R/2019/217 · 30 Jul 2019

    30 Jul 2019

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances it might not be possible to shift into Drive or Reverse mode.

    Remedy

    Update the transmission control unit software of the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 2018 – 28 Feb 2019

    ~1,209 vehicles affected

  15. THE DRIVER MIGHT TEMPORARILY NOT BE ABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAM WITH THE HIGH BEAM LEVER.

    R/2019/105 · 10 Apr 2019

    10 Apr 2019

    Defect

    The driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever.

    Remedy

    The software is to be updated on affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 2018 – 28 Feb 2019

    ~957 vehicles affected

  16. THE LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIRBAG MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED

    R/2019/097 · 1 Apr 2019

    1 Apr 2019

    Defect

    One or more of the four locknuts securing the drivers airbag might be insufficiently tightened.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver airbag of affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 2018 – 31 Dec 2018

    ~3 vehicles affected

  17. THE CALIBRATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASIFICATION SYSTEM MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2018/349 · 27 Feb 2019

    27 Feb 2019

    Defect

    Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2018 – 28 Feb 2018

    ~163 vehicles affected

  18. DOORS ON LEFT VEHICLE SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) REMAIN PERMANENTLY LOCKED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCKED/UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY

    R/2018/268 · 19 Nov 2018

    19 Nov 2018

    Defect

    Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.

    Build window

    Built 1 Oct 2017 – 30 Apr 2018

    ~5,030 vehicles affected

  19. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2018/130 · 11 Jun 2018

    11 Jun 2018

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~78,608 vehicles affected

  20. STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2018/098 · 11 May 2018

    11 May 2018

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~74,329 vehicles affected

  21. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2018/069 · 9 Apr 2018

    9 Apr 2018

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~67,027 vehicles affected

  22. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2017/282 · 18 Dec 2017

    18 Dec 2017

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~46,093 vehicles affected

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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

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