Mercedes-Benz X Class Recall R/2020/216: The Active Brake Assist May Mistakenly Detect An Obstacle Where There Is No Obstacle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 4,089
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2013
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled X Class vehicles built between 6 November 2017 and 31 May 2019. Active Brake Assist system may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle. The dealer will update the software of the driver assistance systems control unit in the affected vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Active Brake Assist system may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST MAY MISTAKENLY DETECT AN OBSTACLE WHERE THERE IS NO OBSTACLE Defect: Active Brake Assist system may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle Remedy: Update the software of the driver assistance systems control unit in the affected vehicle
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the active brake assist may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the driver assistance systems control unit in the affected vehicle. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X Class built between 6 November 2017 and 31 May 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4,089 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 SRV2013 or the DVSA reference R/2020/216. 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/2020/193 on 3 Sep 2020, for the solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/217 on 3 Sep 2020, for the electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/216, launched 3 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.