Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, C Class, GLC Recall R/2020/239: The Software Of The ESP Control Unit May Not Meet The Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 1,061
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2023
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT, C Class, GLC vehicles built between 25 April 2018 and 7 October 2019. The software of the ESP control unit might not meet the specifications. The dealer will update the software for the ESP control unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software of the ESP control unit might not meet the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SOFTWARE OF THE ESP CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The software of the ESP control unit might not meet the specifications. Remedy: Update the software for the ESP control unit on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the software of the ESP control unit may not meet the specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the ESP control unit 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, GLC built between 25 April 2018 and 7 October 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,061 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 SRPC2023 or the DVSA reference R/2020/239. 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/2020/249 on 6 Oct 2020, for the engine control unit software needs to be updated. The one launched after it was R/2020/262 on 12 Oct 2020, for the oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/239, launched 9 October 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.