Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLS, E Class And 2 More Recall R/2022/019: The Software Of The Engine Control Unit Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2160
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, CLS, E Class and 2 more vehicles built between 23 June 2020 and 11 October 2021. The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications. Remedy: Conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C Class, CLS, E Class and 2 more built between 23 June 2020 and 11 October 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 51 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 SRPC2160 or the DVSA reference R/2022/019. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2021/444 on 28 Jan 2022, for power supply connection of power steering might have been contaminated with adhesive. The one launched after it was R/2022/018 on 16 Feb 2022, for the configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/019, launched 10 February 2022. 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.