Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, C Class Recall R/2020/201: The Engine Control Unit Software Nay Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 1,258
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT, C Class vehicles built between 17 November 2014 and 15 March 2017. The engine control unit software might not meet the specifications. The dealer will update the diesel engine control unit software on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine control unit software might not meet the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The engine control unit software might not meet the specifications. Remedy: Update the diesel engine control unit software on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the engine control unit software nay not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will update the diesel engine control unit software on the affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT, C Class built between 17 November 2014 and 15 March 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,258 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 SRPC2024 or the DVSA reference R/2020/201. 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/2020/231 on 3 Sep 2020, for software update to improve emissions. The one launched after it was R/2020/212 on 10 Sep 2020, for the vehicle body may not be sealed in the area of the front wheel wells. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/201, launched 10 September 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.