Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLS, E Class And 3 More Recall R/2011/172: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 22,298
- vehicles in the UK
- P182
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, CLS, E Class and 3 more vehicles built between 1 January 2009 and 15 December 2011. Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. The dealer will check filter and replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased. Remedy: Check filter and replace as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check filter and replace as necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class, CLS, E Class and 3 more built between 1 January 2009 and 15 December 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 22,298 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P182 or the DVSA reference R/2011/172. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
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| S ClassWindshield bonding | Low | R/2026/191 | |
| G ClassWheel bolt variant | Book soon | R/2026/140 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2011/151 on 5 Dec 2011, for front seat belt height adjusters may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/174 on 31 Jan 2012, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/172, launched 26 January 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.