Mercedes-Benz C Class, G Class Recall R/2022/113: One Or More Control Unit Vehicle Configurations Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 May 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2214
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, G Class vehicles built between 18 September 2008 and 21 June 2012. Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications. The dealer will update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ONE OR MORE CONTROL UNIT VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications. Remedy: Update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: one or more control unit vehicle configurations might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class, G Class built between 18 September 2008 and 21 June 2012 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 SRPC2214 or the DVSA reference R/2022/113. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G ClassWheel bolt variant | Book soon | R/2026/140 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| C ClassDriver seat belt fitting | Urgent | R/2025/158 | |
| G ClassManufacturing of automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT | Low | R/2025/083 | |
| 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/2022/110 on 13 May 2022, for the software of the headlamps might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2022/114 on 16 May 2022, for the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/113, 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.