Mercedes-Benz GLA Recall R/2021/066: The Ground Connection Of The Passenger Air Bag Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 41
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2105
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLA vehicles built between 26 May 2020 and 2 July 2020. The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the ground connection of the passenger air bag might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLA built between 26 May 2020 and 2 July 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 41 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 SRPC2105 or the DVSA reference R/2021/066. 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/2021/096 on 17 Mar 2021, for the rear brake calliper may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking…. The one launched after it was R/2021/075 on 24 Mar 2021, for the dashboard might not meet the specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/066, launched 23 March 2021. 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.