Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2020/188: The Material Of Two Closure Plugs On The Engine May Not Withstand The Maximum Loads Whilst…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 96
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 9 August 2017 and 21 August 2018. The material of two closure plugs on the engine might not withstand the maximum loads while driving. The dealer will rework the closure plugs on the engine on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The material of two closure plugs on the engine might not withstand the maximum loads while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MATERIAL OF TWO CLOSURE PLUGS ON THE ENGINE MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE MAXIMUM LOADS WHILST DRIVING Defect: The material of two closure plugs on the engine might not withstand the maximum loads while driving. Remedy: Rework the closure plugs on the engine on the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the material of two closure plugs on the engine may not withstand the maximum loads whilst driving.
The Fix
The dealer will rework the closure plugs on the engine on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 9 August 2017 and 21 August 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 96 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 SRPC2011 or the DVSA reference R/2020/188. 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/2020/139 on 21 Jul 2020, for the wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row may not be routed correctly. The one launched after it was R/2019/372 on 3 Aug 2020, for certain front seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured according to specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/188, launched 21 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.