Mercedes Benz

S Class

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

If your S 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

Mercedes Benz S Class · DVSA register

All recall notices.

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 5 Sep 2022 – 23 Jan 2025

~46 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 27 Feb 2023 – 25 Sep 2023

~319 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 20 May 2014 – 17 Mar 2017

~45 vehicles affected
A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications

R/2023/259 · 2 Oct 2023

2 Oct 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check and rework if necessary.

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Built 26 Aug 2020 – 22 Mar 2023

~549 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 2 Jun 2021 – 12 Dec 2022

~486 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient.

R/2023/245 · 25 Aug 2023

25 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient.

Remedy

Check the bolt connection and repair if necessary.

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Built 6 Jul 2020 – 14 Oct 2022

~330 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications.

R/2023/148 · 4 Aug 2023

4 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system via an over-the-air update in accordance with the Mercedes me terms of use or alternatively via its Mercedes-Benz service partners should the over-the-air update not be possible.

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Built 6 Jul 2020 – 27 May 2021

~363 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications.

R/2023/149 · 4 Aug 2023

4 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system via an over-the-air update in accordance with the Mercedes me terms of use or alternatively via its Mercedes-Benz service partners should the over-the-air update not be possible.

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Built 15 Jul 2020 – 27 May 2021

~165 vehicles affected
THE MONITORING SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (EPS) MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONs.

R/2023/173 · 14 Jul 2023

14 Jul 2023

Defect

The monitoring software of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software of the ESP control unit.

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Built 21 Jul 2021 – 23 Mar 2023

~1,228 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the firewall seal may not satisfy leak tightness requirements. Water may enter into the vehicle causing corrosion on electrical contacts function of the PreSafe system may be impaired and it may not be possible to restart a parked vehicle.

R/2023/120 · 28 Apr 2023

28 Apr 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the firewall seal may not satisfy leak tightness requirements. Water may enter into the vehicle causing corrosion on electrical contacts function of the PreSafe system may be impaired and it may not be possible to restart a parked vehicle.

Remedy

Install an additional seal for the firewall as a precautionary measure.

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Built 6 Jul 2020 – 23 Sep 2020

~7 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 8 Nov 2013 – 12 May 2016

~51,251 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 28 May 2014 – 24 Feb 2016

~51,251 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 11 Mar 2021 – 25 Nov 2021

~56 vehicles affected
THE HANDS-OFF DETECTION MIGHT NOT DETECT WHEN THE DRIVER'S HANDS ARE AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL

R/2022/114 · 16 May 2022

16 May 2022

Defect

The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel.

Remedy

Update the coding of the hand detection system on the affected vehicles.

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Built 28 Feb 2020 – 25 Jan 2022

~423 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
THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN BOLTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/095 · 29 Apr 2022

29 Apr 2022

Defect

The airbag control unit might not have been bolted according to specifications.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 6 Jul 2020 – 13 Feb 2021

~62 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
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
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 – 10 Jan 2021

~5 vehicles affected
THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/024 · 16 Feb 2022

16 Feb 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the communication module might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software including a correct configuration of the communication module on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Jun 2020 – 20 Jul 2021

~221 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
MOUNTING SCREWS OF FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALLIPERS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/384 · 11 Jan 2022

11 Jan 2022

Defect

On vehicles with a fixed�caliper�brake system the mounting screws of the�calipers�on the front axle may not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the screws on the front brake�calipers�on the affected vehicles.�

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Built 18 Oct 2021 – 26 Oct 2021

~72 vehicles affected
TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS

R/2021/365 · 11 Jan 2022

11 Jan 2022

Defect

Daimler AG has come to an understanding with the (KBA) to achieve an improvement in the emissions.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software.

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Built 23 Oct 2012

~1 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/2021/376 · 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 FUEL LEVEL MIGHT NOT BE DISPLAYED CORRECTLY

R/2021/382 · 26 Nov 2021

26 Nov 2021

Defect

The movement of the fuel fill level sensor might be impaired.

Remedy

Modify the routing of the internal fuel line in the fuel tank on the affected vehicles

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Built 20 Jun 2020 – 22 Dec 2020

~2 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/379 · 19 Nov 2021

19 Nov 2021

Defect

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

Remedy

Update the software of the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Jun 2020 – 10 Mar 2021

~441 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 COMMUNICATIONS MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/309 · 20 Sep 2021

20 Sep 2021

Defect

The communication module might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software including a correct configuration of the communication module on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Jun 2020 – 2 Jul 2021

~339 vehicles affected
THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/308 · 20 Sep 2021

20 Sep 2021

Defect

The communication module might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software including a correct configuration of the communication module on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Jun 2020 – 2 Jul 2021

~275 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 BOLTING OF THE 48V WIRING HARNESS ON A BODY SIDED SUPPORT POINT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/280 · 20 Aug 2021

20 Aug 2021

Defect

The bolting of the 48V wiring harness on a body-sided support point might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the 48V wiring harness on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 16 Nov 2020 – 8 Feb 2021

~7 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/2021/110 · 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 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 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 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/2021/134 · 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 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 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 INNER TIE RODS ON THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARE THE IMPROPER LENGTH FOR THE VEHICLE TYPE

R/2020/386 · 12 Jan 2021

12 Jan 2021

Defect

Vehicles may have been equipped with inner tie rods on the front axle steering that are the improper length.

Remedy

Check the inner tie rods on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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Built 9 Nov 2020 – 12 Jan 2021

~42 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 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
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 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 MATERIAL OF TWO CLOSURE PLUGS ON THE ENGINE MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE MAXIMUM LOADS WHILST DRIVING

R/2020/188 · 21 Jul 2020

21 Jul 2020

Defect

The material of two closure plugs on the engine might not withstand the maximum loads while driving.

Remedy

Rework the closure plugs on the engine on the affected vehicles

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Built 9 Aug 2017 – 21 Aug 2018

~96 vehicles affected
THE THREADED CONNECTION OF A CHAIN WHEEL TO THE CRANKCASE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/389 · 3 Feb 2020

3 Feb 2020

Defect

The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the engine crankcase might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the Engine of affected vehicles

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Built 27 Feb 2018

~1 vehicles affected
ON ACTIVATION OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG THE PILLAR COVER MAY DETACH

R/2019/280 · 1 Nov 2019

1 Nov 2019

Defect

The curtain airbag might not deploy as intended.

Remedy

Check the installation of the pillar covers and correct if necessary.

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Built 1 Jun 2018 – 30 Sep 2018

~1 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
TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

R/2019/256 · 6 Sep 2019

6 Sep 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 Jun 2012 – 30 Nov 2017

~25,647 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
SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/041 · 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

~90 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
HANDS OFF DETECTION FUNCTION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/098 · 9 Apr 2019

9 Apr 2019

Defect

The Hands-off-Detection function (HoD) might not meet specifications.

Remedy

The position of the steering boot will be checked and corrected if necessary.

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Built 1 Jan 2017 – 31 Jul 2018

~1 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
CERTAIN PARAMETERS OF THE ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST WITHIN THE MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA SOFTWARE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

R/2018/249 · 11 Oct 2018

11 Oct 2018

Defect

Active Lane Keeping Assist might not initiate a brake intervention in case of an unwanted lane change.

Remedy

Update the multipurpose camera software of affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Jan 2017 – 31 Mar 2018

~34 vehicles affected
TWO NUTS ATTACHING THE BUSBARS WITHIN THE PREFUSE BOX IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

R/2018/221 · 10 Sep 2018

10 Sep 2018

Defect

Two nuts attatching the busbars within the prefuse box may not have been installed

Remedy

Check the prefuse box and replace if necessary on affected vehicles

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Built 1 Aug 2017 – 28 Feb 2018

~376 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
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
POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

R/2000/062 · 8 Aug 2000

8 Aug 2000

Defect

Due to a short circuit there is a possibility that the heater blower motor regulator may overheat Charring and smouldering may occur if ignored.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace the blower motor regulator with a quality assured unit.

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Built 1 Jan 2000 – 31 May 2000

~793 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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