Mercedes-Benz Smart EQ (453 Platform) Recall R/2020/080: Internal Welding Of The Main Cell Conductors Of The High-voltage Battery Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRS2000
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart EQ (453 Platform) vehicles built between 27 May 2019 and 27 May 2019. Internal welding of the main cell conductors of the high-voltage battery might not meet specification. The dealer will replace the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Internal welding of the main cell conductors of the high-voltage battery might not meet specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERNAL WELDING OF THE MAIN CELL CONDUCTORS OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: Internal welding of the main cell conductors of the high-voltage battery might not meet specification. Remedy: Replace the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: internal welding of the main cell conductors of the high-voltage battery might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Smart EQ (453 Platform) built between 27 May 2019 and 27 May 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRS2000 or the DVSA reference R/2020/080. 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/2019/427 on 9 Jul 2020, for the third row seat head restraints may not meet specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/100 on 9 Jul 2020, for the head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rods. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/080, launched 9 July 2020. 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.