Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLS, E Class And 2 More Recall R/2020/225: The Data Documenting The Correct Mounting Of The Turbocharger Oil Feed As Well As The Oil…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 124
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2022
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, CLS, E Class and 2 more vehicles built between 7 June 2018 and 13 March 2020. The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: to prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING Defect: The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle. Remedy: To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the data documenting the correct mounting of the turbocharger oil feed as well as the oil return line may be missing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
Are You Affected?
C Class, CLS, E Class and 2 more built between 7 June 2018 and 13 March 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 124 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 SRPC2022 or the DVSA reference R/2020/225. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| S ClassWindshield bonding | Low | R/2026/191 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/197 on 21 Aug 2020, for the left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2020/178 on 26 Aug 2020, for the tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember may not meet specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/225, launched 25 August 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.