Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2021/382: The Fuel Level Might Not Be Displayed Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2148
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 20 June 2020 and 22 December 2020. The movement of the fuel fill level sensor might be impaired. The dealer will modify the routing of the internal fuel line in the fuel tank on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The movement of the fuel fill level sensor might be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FUEL LEVEL MIGHT NOT BE DISPLAYED CORRECTLY Defect: The movement of the fuel fill level sensor might be impaired. Remedy: Modify the routing of the internal fuel line in the fuel tank on the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fuel level might not be displayed correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the routing of the internal fuel line in the fuel tank on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 20 June 2020 and 22 December 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRPC2148 or the DVSA reference R/2021/382. 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/2021/393 on 24 Nov 2021, for software update to improve emissions. The one launched after it was R/2021/390 on 26 Nov 2021, for certain vehicles might not have been equipped with the printed owner's manual. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/382, launched 26 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.