Mercedes-Benz A Class, AMG GT, B Class And 7 More Recall R/2019/269: The Software Of The Radar Control Unit May Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 294
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1926
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, AMG GT, B Class and 7 more vehicles built between 1 February 2017 and 31 July 2019. ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification. The dealer will update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION 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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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the software of the radar control unit may not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
A Class, AMG GT, B Class and 7 more built between 1 February 2017 and 31 July 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 294 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 SRPC1926 or the DVSA reference R/2019/269. 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
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| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| GLEInstallation of the heat shield | Low | R/2026/326 | |
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| GLERear seat belt bolting | Urgent | R/2026/221 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/221 on 10 Sep 2019, for air condition system refridgerant does not meet requirements. The one launched after it was R/2019/293 on 18 Sep 2019, for the protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear in the outer areas. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/269, launched 18 September 2019. 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.