Mercedes-Benz A Class Recall R/2020/221: The Air Conditioning Drain Hose May Be Incorrectly Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 20,536
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2026
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class vehicles built between 25 January 2018 and 10 February 2019. Condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment. The dealer will check the installation of the air conditioning drain hose and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED Defect: Condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment Remedy: Check the installation of the air conditioning drain hose and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the air conditioning drain hose may be incorrectly installed.
The Fix
The dealer will check the installation of the air conditioning drain hose and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class built between 25 January 2018 and 10 February 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 20,536 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 SRPC2026 or the DVSA reference R/2020/221. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software | Urgent | R/2024/166 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| A ClassOn affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements | Book soon | R/2023/190 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/202 on 24 Sep 2020, for the solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine control unit may not be to…. The one launched after it was R/2020/238 on 1 Oct 2020, for the threaded connections of the left seat bases with the floor may not be tightened…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/221, launched 30 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.