Mercedes-Benz C Class, EQE, EQS And 2 More Recall R/2022/032: The Software Of The Communication Module Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 486
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2205
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, EQE, EQS and 2 more vehicles built between 11 March 2021 and 17 December 2021. The software of the communication module might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software of the communication module might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C Class, EQE, EQS and 2 more built between 11 March 2021 and 17 December 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 486 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 SRPC2205 or the DVSA reference R/2022/032. 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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| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/033 on 2 Mar 2022, for the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor…. The one launched after it was R/2022/047 on 18 Mar 2022, for on certain vehiclesthe length of the wiring harness of the front wheel speed sensors might…. 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/2022/032, launched 3 March 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.