Mercedes-Benz X Class Recall R/2018/173: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Software Error, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 99
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1805
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled X Class vehicles built between 9 March 2018 and 13 March 2018. The possibility exists that there may be a software error in the tyre pressure monitoring system of some X-Class vehicles If the tyre pressure falls below the minimum level required the intended warning message may not be shown in instrument cluster as a result of this error. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and perform a software check/update in the tyre pressure monitor control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that there may be a software error in the tyre pressure monitoring system of some X-Class vehicles If the tyre pressure falls below the minimum level required the intended warning message may not be shown in instrument cluster as a result of this error. Driving with tyre pressure that is too low causes increased and/or uneven tyre wear and changes the steering and braking behaviour of the vehicle. This may increase the risk of accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ERROR Defect: On affected vehicles the possibility exists that there may be a software error in the tyre pressure monitoring system of some X-Class vehicles If the tyre pressure falls below the minimum level required the intended warning message may not be shown in instrument cluster as a result of this error. Driving with tyre pressure that is too low causes increased and/or uneven tyre wear and changes the steering and braking behaviour of the vehicle. This may increase the risk of accident Remedy: As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and perform a software check/update in the tyre pressure monitor control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tyre pressure monitoring system software error.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and perform a software check/update in the tyre pressure monitor control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X Class built between 9 March 2018 and 13 March 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 99 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 SRV1805 or the DVSA reference R/2018/173. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| X ClassOn affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production a leak at the radial shaft seals of the rear axle could occur and allow oil to enter the parking brake drum | Urgent | R/2023/191 | |
| X ClassOn certain vehicles the glass of the canopy rear window could break | Low | R/2022/155 | |
| X ClassThe return pipe of the oil cooler could chafe on the front axle cross member | Book soon | R/2021/385 | |
| X ClassThe function of the child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the super lock function cannot always be ensured | Book soon | R/2020/270 | |
| X ClassPotential leakage and gradual loss of fluid from the hydraulic steering system may occur | Urgent | R/2020/258 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/164 on 4 Aug 2018, for spot welds may not have been correctly applied to door frame. The one launched after it was R/2018/205 on 9 Aug 2018, for incorrect software specification for the steering column switch module. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/173, launched 4 August 2018. 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.