Mercedes-Benz EQC Recall R/2021/264: The Corrosion Protection Of The High Voltage Battery Housing May Not Be Ensured Over…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2134
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQC vehicles built between 27 May 2019 and 1 October 2019. The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing in the area of the connections may not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle. The dealer will rework the sealing of the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing in the area of the connections may not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HOUSING MAY NOT BE ENSURED OVER LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE Defect: The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing in the area of the connections may not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle. Remedy: Rework the sealing of the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over lifetime of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will rework the sealing of the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
EQC built between 27 May 2019 and 1 October 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 42 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 SRPC2134 or the DVSA reference R/2021/264. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQCOn affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out | Book soon | R/2023/300 | |
| EQCThe electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight | Book soon | R/2022/135 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/376 | |
| EQCThe wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process | Urgent | R/2021/341 | |
| E Class, EQC, GLCThe locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/286 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/202 on 21 Jul 2021, for a bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2021/241 on 27 Jul 2021, for diodes on the rectifier bridge of the alternator might fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/264, launched 21 July 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.