Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2016/125: Engine May Lose Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 3,330
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1612
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 October 2015 and 31 May 2016. The subject vehicle could unexpectedly lose drive and coast to a halt with no motive power due to a software issue in the powertrain control unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software of the power train control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The subject vehicle could unexpectedly lose drive and coast to a halt with no motive power due to a software issue in the powertrain control unit. In certain circumstances it is possible that the risk of collision is heightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER Defect: The subject vehicle could unexpectedly lose drive and coast to a halt with no motive power due to a software issue in the powertrain control unit. In certain circumstances it is possible that the risk of collision is heightened. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software of the power train control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may lose power.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software of the power train control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 October 2015 and 31 May 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,330 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 SRPC1612 or the DVSA reference R/2016/125. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/093 on 9 May 2016, for electrical fault could allow vehicle to roll away when left parked. The one launched after it was R/2016/092 on 15 Jun 2016, for maintenance flap may detach from vehicle. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/125, launched 10 June 2016. 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.