Mercedes-Benz EQS Recall R/2022/077: Some Engine And Body Ground Connections May Not Be Secured To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Apr 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2209
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQS vehicles built between 10 September 2021 and 16 December 2021. Some Engine and Body ground connections may not be secured to specification. The dealer will check the ground connections and if necessary tighten them according to specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some Engine and Body ground connections may not be secured to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME ENGINE AND BODY GROUND CONNECTIONS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Some Engine and Body ground connections may not be secured to specification. Remedy: Check the ground connections and if necessary tighten them according to specifications.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some engine and body ground connections may not be secured to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ground connections and if necessary tighten them according to specifications.
Are You Affected?
EQS built between 10 September 2021 and 16 December 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3 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 SRPC2209 or the DVSA reference R/2022/077. 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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| EQE, EQSOn affected vehicles software of the electric drivetrain might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/193 | |
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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/2022/103 on 27 Apr 2022, for crankshaft might not meet required specification. The one launched after it was R/2022/095 on 29 Apr 2022, for the air bag control unit might not have been bolted according to specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/077, launched 28 April 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.