Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA And 2 More Recall R/2020/262: The Oil Supply Line Of The Turbocharger May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/262, campaign code SRPC2031. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
12 Oct 2020
Launched
1,074
vehicles in the UK
SRPC2031
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class, CLA and 2 more vehicles built between 21 October 2019 and 26 June 2020. The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak. The dealer will check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE OIL SUPPLY LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER MAY LEAK Defect: The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak Remedy: Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak.

The Fix

The dealer will check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

Are You Affected?

A Class, B Class, CLA and 2 more built between 21 October 2019 and 26 June 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,074 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2031 or the DVSA reference R/2020/262. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronicsLowR/2026/315
CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication moduleLowR/2026/203
A ClassInterior door handle releaseBook soonR/2026/098
CLABolting of front seats and belt bucklesUrgentR/2025/533
CLAVariant of 48V wiring harnessUrgentR/2025/556

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/239 on 9 Oct 2020, for the software of the ESP control unit may not meet the specifications. The one launched after it was R/2020/276 on 12 Oct 2020, for the rear tailgate spoiler may not be to specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/262, launched 12 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.