Every Mercedes-Benz Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

Mercedes-Benz has 833 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 421 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve software, airbags and suspension. Enter your registration to check your Mercedes-Benz; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.1

Mercedes-Benz has the most UK recalls of any brand, and the highest rate per car on the road among major brands, with 18.04 car recalls per 100,000 cars since 2020. Part of that reflects a very wide range of cars and vans and a readiness to recall for software, but owners should check regularly. The largest recent recall, R/2024/166, updates the backup function of the steering software on the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, GLA, GLB, EQA and EQB, covering 314,515 vehicle-records. A 2021 wave of eCall recalls (R/2021/134 and R/2021/110) fixed emergency call systems on more than 270,000 records, and R/2022/125 fixed a passenger airbag on the C-Class and GLK. Many Mercedes-Benz recalls are software updates done in under an hour, and some can be done over the air. Sprinter and Vito vans have their own recalls; see our van recalls page. Any Mercedes-Benz retailer can check your VIN.

Latest Mercedes-Benz Recalls

These are the newest Mercedes-Benz recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.

833 recalls

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint12LowR/2026/148
GLEInstallation of the heat shield98LowR/2026/326
CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics4LowR/2026/315
E ClassCoolant pump control software1LowR/2026/201
GLERear seat belt bolting21UrgentR/2026/221
S ClassWindshield bonding2LowR/2026/191
CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module37LowR/2026/203
G ClassWheel bolt variant230Book soonR/2026/140
A ClassInterior door handle release19Book soonR/2026/098
CitanReplace clutch assembly397LowR/2026/120
E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness5Book soonR/2025/534
CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles22UrgentR/2025/533
CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness82UrgentR/2025/556
SprinterWeld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange2UrgentR/2025/428
CLAComposition of window-airbag fabric16UrgentR/2025/462
CLASoftware of driving assistance system649LowR/2025/461
CLARouting of window-airbag wiring harness109UrgentR/2025/460
CLAMechanics of the seat belt buckle349UrgentR/2025/459
EQA, GLAShort-range sensor front2LowR/2025/439
CLADriving assistance system software19LowR/2025/408

Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls By Model

Choose your model to see only its recalls. The C Class, E Class and GLC have the most Mercedes-Benz recall references since 2015.

  • C Class135
  • E Class121
  • GLC71
  • S Class71
  • A Class59
  • CLA52
  • GLE47
  • GLA44
  • V Class37
  • Sprinter36
  • Sprinter 90736
  • G Class35
  • CLS33
  • AMG GT33
  • B Class33
  • Vito29
  • A Class (177)23
  • GLB21
  • EQC17
  • GLE/GLS(167)17
  • EQS16
  • Sprinter 91016
  • E Class /16
  • CLA(118)15

Some models have their own page with a full recall history: Mercedes-Benz C Class. A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with Mercedes-Benz by VIN. See where to find your VIN.

How Many Recalls Has Mercedes-Benz Had?

Since 2020 Mercedes-Benz has launched 421 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 18.04 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.

Highest: 2021 (103). Latest: 2026 (13). Source: DVSA recall data.

The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of Mercedes-Benz cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.2 A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.

The Most Common Mercedes-Benz Recall Faults

Recent Mercedes-Benz recalls most often involve software, airbags and suspension.

A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 19% of Mercedes-Benz recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.

Biggest Mercedes-Benz Recalls Since 2020

The largest recent Mercedes-Benz recall is R/2024/166 (backup function of steering software), covering about 314,515 vehicle-records.

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software314,515UrgentR/2024/166
Mercedes-Benz A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications162,581Book soonR/2021/134
Mercedes-Benz C Class, GLKThe passenger air bag may not deploy as specified109,809UrgentR/2022/125
Mercedes-Benz A Class, A Class (177), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 16 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications108,971Book soonR/2021/110
Mercedes-Benz A Class, C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time108,486UrgentR/2021/277

Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.

How To Get A Mercedes-Benz Recall Fixed

Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with Mercedes-Benz.1

Mercedes-Benz customer or recall line 00800 9777 7777 (Customer Assistance Centre (cars))
Email cs.uk@cac.mercedes-benz.com
Last checked 15 October 2026

Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Mercedes-Benz Recalls Free?

Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.

Do Mercedes-Benz Recalls Expire?

No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.3 See do car recalls expire?.

Can I Drive My Mercedes-Benz With An Open Recall?

Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

What Does The Code On My Mercedes-Benz Letter Mean?

It is Mercedes-Benz's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.


Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
  2. Models with fewer than 5 refs show lists, not rates.
  3. Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).