Mercedes Benz

Glc

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

If your Glc 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

Mercedes Benz Glc · 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 Oct 2022 – 22 Jul 2025

~661 vehicles affected
SRPC2508 – Mounting of Multi-Purpose Camera & Interior Mirror

R/2025/216 · 1 Jul 2025

1 Jul 2025

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) and GLC (254 platform) vehicles the bonding of the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior mirror on the windscreen might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the windscreen on the affected vehicles.

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Built 12 Feb 2025 – 14 Feb 2025

~62 vehicles affected
SRPC2501 - Processor Starter/Generator

R/2025/124 · 3 Apr 2025

3 Apr 2025

Defect

Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain AMG GT Coupe (192 platform)S-Class (223 platform) SL (232 platform) GLC (254 platform) and AMG GT 4-doorsCoupe (290 platform) vehicles with hybrid powertrain the processor of the control unit of the high-voltage starter generator might experience sporadic overload.

Remedy

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the high-voltage starter generator on the affected vehicles.

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Built 31 May 2023 – 22 Nov 2024

~134 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 15 Feb 2021 – 2 Apr 2023

~1,638 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 – 5 Oct 2023

~2,450 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 16 Oct 2015 – 20 Apr 2017

~45 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bolting of the high-pressure fuel pump might not meet specifications.

R/2024/013 · 30 Jan 2024

30 Jan 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the bolting of the high-pressure fuel pump might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the high-pressure fuel pump.

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Built 25 Apr 2023

~1 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the bonding of the front rear and fixed side windows might not meet specifications.

R/2023/328 · 15 Dec 2023

15 Dec 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bonding of the front rear and fixed side windows might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the windows.

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Built 12 Sep 2023 – 21 Sep 2023

~14 vehicles affected
The socket for the towing device in the front crossmember might not meet specifications

R/2023/291 · 10 Nov 2023

10 Nov 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the socket for the front towing device might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the towing device and replace the front cross member if necessary.

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Built 4 Jul 2022 – 20 Dec 2023

~2,110 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.

R/2023/226 · 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 24 Jun 2022 – 1 Sep 2022

~4 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 – 21 Dec 2022

~1,894 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 28 Oct 2022 – 20 Dec 2022

~331 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque.

R/2023/143 · 27 Jul 2023

27 Jul 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque.

Remedy

Check the wheel and brake bleed bolts and tighten to the correct torque.

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Built 16 Mar 2023 – 20 Mar 2023

~3 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the stabilisation of the footwell cover in the area of the accelerator pedal might be insufficient.

R/2023/162 · 21 Jun 2023

21 Jun 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the stabilisation of the footwell cover in the area of the accelerator pedal might be insufficient.

Remedy

Rework the footwell cover.

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Built 27 Jun 2022 – 1 Mar 2023

~820 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 11 May 2015 – 11 Jan 2017

~51,251 vehicles affected
THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE B-PILLAR MIGHT BE DAMAGED.

R/2022/296 · 18 Oct 2022

18 Oct 2022

Defect

The mounting of an acoustic pad on the B-pillar might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Remove the acoustic pads and check the seat belt retractors and replace if necessary.

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Built 1 Sep 2022

~1 vehicles affected
The support of the windowbag in the area of the B-pillar might not meet specifications.

R/2022/276 · 18 Oct 2022

18 Oct 2022

Defect

The support of the window airbag in the B-pillar might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the window airbag support and replace it if necessary

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Built 1 Sep 2022

~1 vehicles affected
THE ROUTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/238 · 16 Aug 2022

16 Aug 2022

Defect

The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the transmission wiring harness routing on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 27 May 2019 – 4 Jun 2021

~1,482 vehicles affected
CERTAIN MODE 2 CHARGING CABLES FOR CHARGING AT A HIOUSEHOLD POWER SOCKET MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/048 · 25 May 2022

25 May 2022

Defect

Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 12 Aug 2021 – 29 Sep 2021

~95 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
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 CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/446 · 13 Jan 2022

13 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the engine on the affected vehicles.

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Built 10 Aug 2020 – 9 Dec 2020

~23 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/2021/107 · 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/2021/376 · 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
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
THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/286 · 9 Sep 2021

9 Sep 2021

Defect

The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the side crash sensors in the doors on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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Built 4 Aug 2020 – 3 Sep 2020

~129 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 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 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/2021/128 · 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

~7 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/2021/129 · 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 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 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 SCREW CONNECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY ON THE STARTER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

R/2021/027 · 9 Mar 2021

9 Mar 2021

Defect

The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specification.

Remedy

Check the screw connections of the starter on the affected vehicles and correct them if necessary.

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Built 31 Jan 2018 – 14 Jan 2020

~944 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 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
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

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Built 11 Dec 2019 – 9 Jan 2020

~37 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
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
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
INCORRECT STARTER WIRING HARNESS AND HOLDER FOR FIXING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED

R/2020/098 · 16 Jul 2020

16 Jul 2020

Defect

An incorrect starter wiring harness and a holder for fixing the exhaust system could be installed.

Remedy

Replace the starter wiring harness and the holder for fixing the exhaust on the affected vehicles.

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Built 12 Apr 2019 – 7 Jul 2019

~477 vehicles affected
THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

R/2019/337 · 5 Nov 2019

5 Nov 2019

Defect

Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

Remedy

Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 9 Aug 2018 – 17 Sep 2019

~2,345 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
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
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
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
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
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/2018/055 · 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
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
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/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
FRONT AND SIDE PLASTIC COVERS OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2017/315 · 27 Nov 2017

27 Nov 2017

Defect

The bonding retaining front and side plastic covers on the sunroof may not meet specification. As a result these could detach whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check trims and where necessary re-bond trims.

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Affected build dates not specified

~10 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

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

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