Mercedes-Benz EQC Recall R/2022/135: The Electrical Plug Connection Of The Headlights Might Not Be Watertight, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2221
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQC vehicles built between 28 June 2021 and 28 June 2021. The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight. The dealer will check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTION OF THE HEADLIGHTS MIGHT NOT BE WATERTIGHT Defect: The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight. Remedy: Check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight.
The Fix
The dealer will check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
EQC built between 28 June 2021 and 28 June 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 SRPC2221 or the DVSA reference R/2022/135. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQCOn affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out | Book soon | R/2023/300 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/376 | |
| EQCThe wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process | Urgent | R/2021/341 | |
| E Class, EQC, GLCThe locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/286 | |
| EQCThe corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over lifetime of the vehicle | Urgent | R/2021/264 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/136 on 6 Jun 2022, for the bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be…. The one launched after it was R/2022/146 on 9 Jun 2022, for the level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/135, launched 9 June 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.