Mercedes-Benz X Class Recall R/2020/258: Potential Leakage And Gradual Loss Of Fluid From The Hydraulic Steering System May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 4,535
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2015
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled X Class vehicles built between 6 November 2017 and 29 November 2019. Leakage and subsequently a gradual loss of fluid from the hydraulic steering system. The dealer will check the screw connection of the hydraulic steering line and ensure the correct tightening torque is applied. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Leakage and subsequently a gradual loss of fluid from the hydraulic steering system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LEAKAGE AND GRADUAL LOSS OF FLUID FROM THE HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM MAY OCCUR Defect: Leakage and subsequently a gradual loss of fluid from the hydraulic steering system. Remedy: Check the screw connection of the hydraulic steering line and ensure the correct tightening torque is applied. Top up fluid level if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential leakage and gradual loss of fluid from the hydraulic steering system may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will check the screw connection of the hydraulic steering line and ensure the correct tightening torque is applied.
Are You Affected?
X Class built between 6 November 2017 and 29 November 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4,535 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 SRV2015 or the DVSA reference R/2020/258. 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 ClassThe additional function for the trailer stabilization may not have been included as part of the retrofitting of trailer hitches | Low | R/2020/173 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/200 on 5 Oct 2020, for certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management. The one launched after it was R/2020/236 on 6 Oct 2020, for the emergency call system (ecall) does not meet the specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/258, launched 5 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.