Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, GLK Recall R/2021/359: Takata Airbag Might Not Deploy As Specified, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 56
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1929
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class, GLK vehicles built between 30 August 2004 and 4 December 2013. Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time. The dealer will replace the driver and passenger airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED Defect: Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time. Remedy: Replace the driver and passenger airbags.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver and passenger airbags.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class, GLK built between 30 August 2004 and 4 December 2013 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 56 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 SRPC1929 or the DVSA reference R/2021/359. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/358 on 8 Nov 2021, for takata airbag might not deploy as specified. The one launched after it was R/2021/387 on 12 Nov 2021, for the connection between front axle suspension strut and steering knuckle could loosen. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/359, launched 8 November 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.