Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2022/110: The Software Of The Headlamps Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 May 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2213
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 21 February 2020 and 18 December 2020. The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SOFTWARE OF THE HEADLAMPS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. Defect: The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 21 February 2020 and 18 December 2020 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 SRPC2213 or the DVSA reference R/2022/110. 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 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 | |
| E ClassWelding of rear axle carrier | Book soon | R/2024/502 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/005 on 12 May 2022, for the coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit. The one launched after it was R/2022/113 on 13 May 2022, for one or more control unit vehicle configurations might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/110, launched 13 May 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.