Mercedes Benz

C Class

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

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

Notices on record

120

Mercedes Benz C Class · DVSA register

All recall notices.

SRPC2512 - Bolting of Steering Coupling

R/2025/333 · 8 Sep 2025

8 Sep 2025

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) GLC (254 platform) and EQE (295 platform) vehicles the bolting of the steering coupling might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting of the steering coupling on the affected vehicles.

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Built 28 Jun 2022 – 20 May 2025

~46 vehicles affected
SRPC2506 - Driver seat belt fitting

R/2025/158 · 7 May 2025

7 May 2025

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) vehicles the safety cap of the seatbelt end fitting on the driver seat might not be installed correctly.

Remedy

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the safety cap of the seat belt end fitting on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

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Built 25 Aug 2023 – 4 Jul 2024

~2 vehicles affected
SRPC2419 Misfire Detection M264

R/2024/474 · 4 Dec 2024

4 Dec 2024

Defect

The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications regarding misfire detection.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 28 Oct 2021 – 19 Apr 2023

~1,147 vehicles affected
SRPC2410 – Bolting Connection Pre-Fuse Box

R/2024/281 · 19 Aug 2024

19 Aug 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolting of an electrical wire on the pre-fuse box in the passenger-side footwell might have not been tightened with sufficient torque.

Remedy

Check the bolting connection of the wiring harness to the pre-fuse box and repair if necessary.

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Built 7 Dec 2021 – 2 Sep 2022

~69 vehicles affected
SRPC2413 - Screw connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points

R/2024/299 · 15 Aug 2024

15 Aug 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

Remedy

Check connections and repair if necessary.

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Built 22 Nov 2021 – 3 Dec 2021

~2 vehicles affected
SRPC2338 -Rear-Axle Wiring Harness

R/2024/125 · 11 Apr 2024

11 Apr 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the rear-axle wiring harness might be pre-damaged due to a fixing which might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check and replace the rear-axle wiring harness if necessary.

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Built 27 Mar 2023

~1 vehicles affected
SRPC2401 - System protection

R/2024/130 · 25 Mar 2024

25 Mar 2024

Defect

On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements.

Remedy

Replace the respective main fuse boxes on the affected vehicles.

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Built 2 Mar 2023 – 11 Sep 2023

~958 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

R/2024/024 · 7 Feb 2024

7 Feb 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

Remedy

Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.

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Built 9 Jul 2014 – 1 Sep 2017

~45 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications.

R/2023/308 · 22 Nov 2023

22 Nov 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications.

Remedy

Check the brake hose and replace if necessary.

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Built 22 Jun 2023

~1 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications..

R/2023/225 · 3 Nov 2023

3 Nov 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check transmission wiring harness routing and rework if necessary.

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Built 12 Apr 2022 – 20 May 2022

~3 vehicles affected
Welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications

R/2023/260 · 2 Oct 2023

2 Oct 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the fuel tank.

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Built 23 Nov 2021 – 24 Nov 2021

~3 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the cable lug of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be fixed correctly.

R/2023/246 · 4 Sep 2023

4 Sep 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the cable lug of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be fixed correctly.�

Remedy

Check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and repair if necessary

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Built 29 Jan 2019 – 19 Apr 2023

~6,902 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

R/2023/223 · 29 Aug 2023

29 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

Remedy

Replace the fuel pump module.

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Built 7 Sep 2021 – 31 Mar 2023

~2,677 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

R/2023/223 · 29 Aug 2023

29 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

Remedy

Replace the fuel pump module.

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Built 9 Aug 2021 – 19 Dec 2022

~1,084 vehicles affected
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

R/2023/231 · 14 Aug 2023

14 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the ground connections and repair if necessary.

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Built 29 Sep 2021 – 15 Jun 2022

~75 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

R/2023/229 · 14 Aug 2023

14 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the ground connections and repair if necessary.

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Built 20 Nov 2021 – 26 Mar 2022

~9 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

R/2023/230 · 14 Aug 2023

14 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the ground connections and repair if necessary.

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Built 21 Jul 2021 – 30 Mar 2023

~173 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications.

R/2023/151 · 10 Jul 2023

10 Jul 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the front passenger airbag.

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Built 21 Jul 2021 – 9 May 2022

~796 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bolting of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be sufficiently tightened.

R/2023/056 · 13 Mar 2023

13 Mar 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolting of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be sufficiently tightened.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the ground connection and correct if necessary.

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Built 25 Jun 2019 – 12 Apr 2021

~2,674 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

R/2023/023 · 20 Feb 2023

20 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

Remedy

Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.

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Built 25 Oct 2014 – 2 Dec 2016

~51,251 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

R/2023/018 · 6 Feb 2023

6 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

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Built 14 Mar 2000 – 15 Dec 2010

~9,567 vehicles affected
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

R/2023/020 · 6 Feb 2023

6 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

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Built 14 Mar 2000 – 15 Dec 2010

~3,267 vehicles affected
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

R/2023/019 · 6 Feb 2023

6 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

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Built 14 Mar 2000 – 15 Dec 2010

~16,535 vehicles affected
A WELD SEAM OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/302 · 7 Nov 2022

7 Nov 2022

Defect

A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications.�

Remedy

Check the transmission connection on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.�

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Built 19 Jan 2022 – 20 Jan 2022

~3 vehicles affected
THE HOLDING FORCE OF THE FUEL FEED LINE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/301 · 7 Nov 2022

7 Nov 2022

Defect

The holding force of the fuel feed line may not correspond with the specifications.

Remedy

Check the fuel line on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 27 Apr 2021 – 13 Jun 2022

~702 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/300 · 26 Oct 2022

26 Oct 2022

Defect

The software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications.

Remedy

Update the software of the communication module in the affected vehicles.

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Built 19 Apr 2021 – 7 Dec 2021

~56 vehicles affected
Water ingress into the trunk and therefore moisture might enter into the signal acquisition and actuation module

R/2022/290 · 24 Oct 2022

24 Oct 2022

Defect

Moisture may ingress into the signal acquisition module.

Remedy

Retro fit a cover to the signal acquisition module.

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Built 1 Jun 2021 – 9 Jun 2022

~1,564 vehicles affected
The engine control unit wiring harness might come in contact with the engine hood

R/2022/251 · 6 Sep 2022

6 Sep 2022

Defect

The engine control unit wiring harness might come in contact with the engine hood.

Remedy

Check the routing of the engine control unit wiring harness and correct it if necessary.

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Built 18 Jun 2021 – 18 Oct 2021

~4 vehicles affected
VEHICLES MIGHT BE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT VARIANT OF THE TYRE PRESSURE LABEL IN THE TANK FLAP

R/2022/225 · 5 Aug 2022

5 Aug 2022

Defect

Vehicles might be equipped with an incorrect variant of the tyre pressure label in the tank flap.

Remedy

The tyre pressure label is to be replaced.

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Built 20 Oct 2021 – 2 Nov 2021

~2 vehicles affected
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

R/2022/125 · 1 Jun 2022

1 Jun 2022

Defect

The passenger airbag may not deploy as specified.

Remedy

Replace the passenger airbag.

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~109,809 vehicles affected
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

R/2022/124 · 1 Jun 2022

1 Jun 2022

Defect

The passenger airbag may not deploy as specified.

Remedy

Replace the passenger airbag.

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~25 vehicles affected
INDIVIDUAL BOLTS OR CHAIN LINKS OF THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN MIGHT WEAR

R/2022/116 · 23 May 2022

23 May 2022

Defect

Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions.

Remedy

Replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles

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Built 20 Feb 2019

~714 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE REAR SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/117 · 16 May 2022

16 May 2022

Defect

The software of the rear signal acquisition and actuation module might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software of the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Jun 2020 – 13 Jan 2022

~605 vehicles affected
ONE OR MORE CONTROL UNIT VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/113 · 13 May 2022

13 May 2022

Defect

Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.

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Built 18 Sep 2008 – 21 Jun 2012

~3 vehicles affected
THE OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL MIGHT BE DEACTIVATED PERMANENTLY DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

R/2022/112 · 25 Apr 2022

25 Apr 2022

Defect

The overhead control panel under certain circumstances might be deactivated permanently due to a software error.

Remedy

Update the software of the overhead control panel.

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Built 25 Feb 2021 – 9 Aug 2021

~6 vehicles affected
A PARTICLE IN THE FUEL RAIL MIGHT LEAD TO A LEAK BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND THE INJECTOR

R/2022/061 · 24 Mar 2022

24 Mar 2022

Defect

A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the fuel injector.�

Remedy

Replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors on the affected vehicles.�

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Built 17 Jul 2018 – 12 Sep 2019

~26 vehicles affected
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE ROUTING OF AN ELECTRIC CABLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/049 · 22 Mar 2022

22 Mar 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the routing of an electric cable in the engine compartment might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the cable routing on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 8 Dec 2017 – 25 Jul 2019

~6,322 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/032 · 3 Mar 2022

3 Mar 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.

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Built 11 Mar 2021 – 17 Dec 2021

~486 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/030 · 2 Mar 2022

2 Mar 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.

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Built 11 Mar 2021 – 17 Dec 2021

~63 vehicles affected
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MIGHT HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH TOO MUCH TRANSMISSION OIL

R/2022/040 · 22 Feb 2022

22 Feb 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the automatic transmission might have been filled with too much transmission oil.

Remedy

Check the oil level of the transmission on the affected vehicles and adjust it if necessary.

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Built 12 Jan 2022

~1 vehicles affected
THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MBUX SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/018 · 16 Feb 2022

16 Feb 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account the configuration of the MBUX system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the configuration of the MBUX system on affected vehicles.

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Built 18 Dec 2020 – 22 Oct 2021

~5 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/019 · 10 Feb 2022

10 Feb 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 23 Jun 2020 – 11 Oct 2021

~51 vehicles affected
COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT

R/2021/438 · 21 Jan 2022

21 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.

Remedy

Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.

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Built 4 Apr 2017 – 12 Oct 2021

~35,624 vehicles affected
THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MBUX SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

R/2021/434 · 12 Jan 2022

12 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account the configuration of the MBUX system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

A remote update of the configuration of the MBUX system will be conducted without the need for a workshop visit.

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Built 18 Dec 2020 – 22 Oct 2021

~25 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/107 · 1 Dec 2021

1 Dec 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~6 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/106 · 1 Dec 2021

1 Dec 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~23 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/130 · 1 Dec 2021

1 Dec 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~21 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/376 · 29 Nov 2021

29 Nov 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~50,390 vehicles affected
TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

R/2021/358 · 8 Nov 2021

8 Nov 2021

Defect

Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants�over time.�

Remedy

Replace the driver and�passenger airbags.�

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~85,613 vehicles affected
TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

R/2021/359 · 8 Nov 2021

8 Nov 2021

Defect

Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time.

Remedy

Replace the driver and passenger airbags.

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~56 vehicles affected
A NOZZLE INSIDE THE SUCTION JET PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR FIXED INSIDE THE PUMP ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/340 · 5 Nov 2021

5 Nov 2021

Defect

A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications.

Remedy

Conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary.

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Built 9 Jun 2021 – 20 Aug 2021

~88 vehicles affected
THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

R/2021/304 · 23 Sep 2021

23 Sep 2021

Defect

The belt tensioner arm may have been manufactured with borderline tolerance.

Remedy

Replace the belt tensioner. Additionally check the v-ribbed belt on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 9 Jan 2019 – 17 Mar 2021

~427 vehicles affected
VEHICLES WITH A PANORAMIC SUNROOFTHE POLYCARBONATE PANEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED CORRECTLY DURING A PRIOR SERVICE REPAIR

R/2021/274 · 20 Aug 2021

20 Aug 2021

Defect

The polycarbonate panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

Remedy

Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.

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Built 30 Jul 2013 – 29 Oct 2019

~61 vehicles affected
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE A CHEMICAL CHANGE TO ITS PROPELLANT OVER TIME

R/2021/277 · 17 Aug 2021

17 Aug 2021

Defect

The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

Remedy

Replace the driver�s airbag.

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~108,486 vehicles affected
DIODES ON THE RECTIFIER BRIDGE OF THE ALTERNATOR MIGHT FAIL

R/2021/241 · 27 Jul 2021

27 Jul 2021

Defect

Diodes on the rectifier bridge of the alternator might fail.

Remedy

Update the engine control unit software with an optimised alternator control strategy on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Mar 2014 – 28 Feb 2018

~18,050 vehicles affected
THE BOLTING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TO THE VEHICLE BODY IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/249 · 16 Jul 2021

16 Jul 2021

Defect

The bolting of the high-voltage battery to the vehicle body in the luggage compartment might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the high-voltage battery to the vehicle body on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.

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Built 11 Dec 2020 – 19 Dec 2020

~5 vehicles affected
THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/145 · 28 May 2021

28 May 2021

Defect

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

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Built 12 Dec 2005 – 14 Sep 2006

~310 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/110 · 13 May 2021

13 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~108,971 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/120 · 11 May 2021

11 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~86,604 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/111 · 10 May 2021

10 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~90,716 vehicles affected
THE CONNECTION OF THE GAS LINES OF THE INERTISATION SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/121 · 7 May 2021

7 May 2021

Defect

The connection of the gas lines of the inertisation system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check and if necessary rework the gas lines of the inertisation system.

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Built 12 Apr 2016 – 3 Nov 2020

~29,137 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/132 · 5 May 2021

5 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~10,410 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/134 · 5 May 2021

5 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~162,581 vehicles affected
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/133 · 5 May 2021

5 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~106,665 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/131 · 5 May 2021

5 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~81,267 vehicles affected
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/129 · 5 May 2021

5 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

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

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~6 vehicles affected
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.

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Built 3 May 2016 – 2 Jul 2020

~24 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATION MODULES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/083 · 30 Mar 2021

30 Mar 2021

Defect

The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

Remedy

Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

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Built 3 Feb 2017 – 11 Mar 2020

~36 vehicles affected
THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHIELD MAY NOT PERMANENTLY WITHSTAND THE ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT ARE INDUCED UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING PROFILES

R/2020/334 · 2 Dec 2020

2 Dec 2020

Defect

The shield for the high-voltage wiring harness may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles

Remedy

Replace the high-voltage wiring harness on the affected vehicles

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Built 15 Jan 2018 – 29 Feb 2020

~2,377 vehicles affected
THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2020/333 · 2 Dec 2020

2 Dec 2020

Defect

The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

Remedy

Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 12 Dec 2019 – 18 Mar 2020

~3,029 vehicles affected
THE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/286 · 13 Nov 2020

13 Nov 2020

Defect

The headlight adjustment might not meet the specification

Remedy

Check the headlight adjustment on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 14 Jun 2018 – 7 Mar 2019

~160 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE ESP CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/239 · 9 Oct 2020

9 Oct 2020

Defect

The software of the ESP control unit might not meet the specifications.

Remedy

Update the software for the ESP control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 25 Apr 2018 – 7 Oct 2019

~1,061 vehicles affected
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

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Built 1 Mar 2017 – 30 Sep 2018

~3,127 vehicles affected
THE SEAT BELT WARNING FUNCTION DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/240 · 6 Oct 2020

6 Oct 2020

Defect

The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification

Remedy

Activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster

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Built 16 Mar 2016 – 27 Feb 2019

~45 vehicles affected
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED

R/2020/243 · 6 Oct 2020

6 Oct 2020

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.

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Built 8 Nov 2011 – 31 May 2018

~994 vehicles affected
CERTAIN SPECIFIC CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONS MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

R/2020/200 · 5 Oct 2020

5 Oct 2020

Defect

Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software

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Built 20 Oct 2008 – 15 Jan 2013

~23,302 vehicles affected
THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/201 · 10 Sep 2020

10 Sep 2020

Defect

The engine control unit software might not meet the specifications.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software on the affected vehicles.

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Built 17 Nov 2014 – 15 Mar 2017

~1,258 vehicles affected
THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

R/2020/225 · 25 Aug 2020

25 Aug 2020

Defect

The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

Remedy

To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

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Built 7 Jun 2018 – 13 Feb 2020

~124 vehicles affected
THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

R/2020/225 · 25 Aug 2020

25 Aug 2020

Defect

The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

Remedy

To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

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Built 7 Jun 2018 – 13 Mar 2020

~124 vehicles affected
THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/197 · 21 Aug 2020

21 Aug 2020

Defect

The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

Remedy

Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.

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Built 24 Jan 2020 – 9 Mar 2020

~1,179 vehicles affected
CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

R/2019/372 · 3 Aug 2020

3 Aug 2020

Defect

A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system

Remedy

Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary

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Built 2 Jun 2018 – 31 Oct 2018

~15,652 vehicles affected
THE DIMENSION OF THE BRAKE DISCS ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY BE TOO SMALL

R/2020/084 · 17 Jul 2020

17 Jul 2020

Defect

The dimension of the brake discs installed on the front axle might be too small.

Remedy

Replace the brake discs on the affected vehicles.

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Built 23 Sep 2018 – 9 Jul 2019

~4 vehicles affected
THE HEAT SHIELD INSTALLED AT THE TURBOCHARGER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/137 · 17 Jul 2020

17 Jul 2020

Defect

The heat shield installed at the turbocharger may not meet the specification

Remedy

Replace the heat shield on the affected vehicles

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Built 2 Mar 2019 – 6 Mar 2019

~27 vehicles affected
THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/458 · 4 May 2020

4 May 2020

Defect

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

Remedy

Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary

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Built 24 Mar 2000 – 15 Jul 2010

~18,132 vehicles affected
THE SPRING DAMPER SOFTWARE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/047 · 12 Mar 2020

12 Mar 2020

Defect

The spring damper software might not meet specification affecting level sensors and headlight range.

Remedy

Replace the spring damper control unit on affected vehicles.

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Built 21 Dec 2015

~1 vehicles affected
THE TIE ROD MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY MOUNTED TO THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE STUB

R/2019/338 · 5 Nov 2019

5 Nov 2019

Defect

The mechanical connection between tie rod and right front axle stub might not be ensured.

Remedy

Replace the tie rod of the right front axle on the affected vehicles.

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Built 6 Feb 2019 – 12 Feb 2019

~11 vehicles affected
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.

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Built 1 Feb 2017 – 31 Jul 2019

~294 vehicles affected
THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

R/2019/253 · 6 Sep 2019

6 Sep 2019

Defect

The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

Remedy

Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Feb 2019 – 31 Mar 2019

~35 vehicles affected
THE MOUNTING BOLTS OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN LINE AND THE CRANK CASE VENTILATION LINE MIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERCHANGED

R/2019/160 · 21 Jun 2019

21 Jun 2019

Defect

The mounting bolts of the turbocharger oil return line might have been interchanged

Remedy

Replace the mounting bolts

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Built 1 Dec 2018 – 31 Jan 2019

~18 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

R/2019/077 · 8 May 2019

8 May 2019

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual.

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Built 1 Aug 2014 – 15 May 2018

~25 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

R/2019/077 · 8 May 2019

8 May 2019

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual.

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Built 1 Aug 2014 – 31 May 2018

~7,521 vehicles affected
AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/043 · 3 May 2019

3 May 2019

Defect

An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.

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Built 1 Jul 2018 – 31 Aug 2018

~32 vehicles affected
SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/040 · 2 May 2019

2 May 2019

Defect

The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

Remedy

The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

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Built 1 Jun 2018 – 31 Oct 2018

~2,570 vehicles affected
A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

R/2019/108 · 17 Apr 2019

17 Apr 2019

Defect

The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

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Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Aug 2018

~69 vehicles affected
A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR

R/2019/092 · 16 Apr 2019

16 Apr 2019

Defect

A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.

Remedy

The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 1 Dec 2017 – 31 Oct 2018

~6,684 vehicles affected
A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR

R/2019/089 · 1 Apr 2019

1 Apr 2019

Defect

A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.

Remedy

The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 1 Mar 2015 – 31 Oct 2018

~24 vehicles affected
THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE MAY NOT MATCH THE CURRENT SPECIFICATION

R/2019/022 · 29 Mar 2019

29 Mar 2019

Defect

The ESP control unit may not be initialised as intended during the start-up process.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are to be recalled and ESP control unit software updated.

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Affected build dates not specified

~5,894 vehicles affected
THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE MAY NOT MATCH THE CURRENT SPECIFICATION

R/2019/022 · 29 Mar 2019

29 Mar 2019

Defect

The ESP control unit may not be initialised as intended during the start-up process.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are to be recalled and ESP control unit software updated.

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Built 1 Jun 2017 – 30 Nov 2018

~5,894 vehicles affected
THE STATUS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS DISPLAYED IN THE CENTRE CONSOLE MIGHT NOT BE INDICATED CORRECTLY

R/2019/007 · 8 Mar 2019

8 Mar 2019

Defect

The status of the front passenger airbags displayed in the centre console might not be indicated correctly.

Remedy

The affected vehicles head unit software will be updated

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Built 1 Aug 2017 – 31 Oct 2018

~36,643 vehicles affected
THE LOCK STATUS OF THE STEERING COUPLING WAS NOT CORRECTLY DOCUMENTED

R/2019/004 · 29 Jan 2019

29 Jan 2019

Defect

The lock status of the steering coupling was not correctly documented following assembly.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure on affected vehicles the lock status of the steering coupling will be determined and reworked if necessary.

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Built 1 May 2018 – 31 May 2018

~4 vehicles affected
TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

R/2018/266 · 19 Oct 2018

19 Oct 2018

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual

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Built 1 Dec 2013 – 31 May 2018

~15,692 vehicles affected
AN ELECTRIC LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED OUTSIDE OF THE SPECIFICATION

R/2018/254 · 15 Oct 2018

15 Oct 2018

Defect

An electric line in the engine compartment may have been routed outside of the specification.

Remedy

Check the routing of the wiring harness at the prefuse box in the engine compartment and correct if necessary.

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Built 1 Oct 2014 – 30 Apr 2018

~8,562 vehicles affected
BONDING OF THE REAR BELTLINE TRIM STRIPS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

R/2018/231 · 1 Oct 2018

1 Oct 2018

Defect

Bonding of the rear beltline trim strips may not correspond to the specifications.

Remedy

Check the trim strips of the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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Built 1 Jan 2016 – 30 Nov 2017

~7,800 vehicles affected
INCORRECT UNDERFLOOR PANELLING INSTALLED

R/2018/204 · 21 Aug 2018

21 Aug 2018

Defect

Incorrect engine undertray fitted.

Remedy

Check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018

~15 vehicles affected
LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

R/2018/158 · 14 Aug 2018

14 Aug 2018

Defect

It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary

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Built 1 Aug 2017 – 28 Feb 2018

~46 vehicles affected
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT

R/2018/168 · 14 Aug 2018

14 Aug 2018

Defect

On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag

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Built 1 Jan 2018 – 30 Mar 2018

~421 vehicles affected
INCORRECT SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE

R/2018/205 · 9 Aug 2018

9 Aug 2018

Defect

Software of switch module incorrect specification

Remedy

Update software of affected vehicles

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Built 1 Nov 2017 – 30 Apr 2018

~6 vehicles affected
RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE

R/2018/146 · 30 Jul 2018

30 Jul 2018

Defect

The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.

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Built 1 Aug 2017 – 1 Feb 2018

~21,366 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/154 · 9 Jul 2018

9 Jul 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 be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components.

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Built 11 Jun 2011 – 7 Jun 2017

~10,113 vehicles affected
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

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~78,608 vehicles affected
AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CONNECTION MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2018/121 · 1 Jun 2018

1 Jun 2018

Defect

The connector pins of the occupant classification system to the airbag control unit might have been manufactured outside specification. After a period of time this may cause decativation of the passnger airbag.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the connector pins of the occupant classification system.

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Affected build dates not specified

~100 vehicles affected
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.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~74,329 vehicles affected
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.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~67,027 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/055 · 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.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 1 Jul 2017

~51,528 vehicles affected
FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT FUNCTION

R/2018/010 · 6 Feb 2018

6 Feb 2018

Defect

The front seatbelt pre-tensioner ignitors may not perform as expected. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. The lock function of the seatbelts is not impaired.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace seatbelts with quality assured units.

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Built 1 Apr 2016 – 31 Mar 2017

~296 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/006 · 2 Feb 2018

2 Feb 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.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~84,879 vehicles affected
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.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~46,093 vehicles affected
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

R/2017/253 · 26 Oct 2017

26 Oct 2017

Defect

The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.

Remedy

Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Apr 2016 – 31 Mar 2017

~135 vehicles affected
UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

R/2000/142 · 8 May 2001

8 May 2001

Defect

Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag.

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Built 1 Sep 1995 – 31 Dec 1996

~7,041 vehicles affected
EXHAUST PIPE MAY BREAK

R/2000/102 · 27 Apr 2001

27 Apr 2001

Defect

There is a possibility that the end part of the exhaust pipe could break off at the welding seam to the rear of the muffler. Hot exhaust gases could in isolated cases cause the risk of substantial consequential heat damage in the rear region of the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace rear exhaust section with a stainless steel version if not already replaced due to regular muffler wear.

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Built 1 Jan 1993 – 31 Dec 1996

~7,213 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 dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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