Mercedes-Benz EQE Recall R/2022/150: The Steering Of Certain EQE (295 Platform) Vehicles May Have Been Damaged During The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 May 2022
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2226
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQE vehicles built between 10 March 2022 and 30 March 2022. The steering of certain EQE (295 platform) vehicles may have been damaged during the assembly process. The dealer will replace the steering on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering of certain EQE (295 platform) vehicles may have been damaged during the assembly process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STEERING OF CERTAIN EQE (295 PLATFORM) VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS Defect: The steering of certain EQE (295 platform) vehicles may have been damaged during the assembly process. Remedy: Replace the steering on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the steering of certain EQE (295 platform) vehicles may have been damaged during the assembly process.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
EQE built between 10 March 2022 and 30 March 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 7 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 SRPC2226 or the DVSA reference R/2022/150. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| EQE, EQSMemory overflow battery management system | Urgent | R/2024/257 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| EQE, GLCOn affected vehicles the bonding of the front rear and fixed side windows might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/328 | |
| EQE, EQSOn affected vehicles software of the electric drivetrain might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/193 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/117 on 16 May 2022, for the software of the rear signal acquisition and actuation module might not meet…. The one launched after it was R/2022/116 on 23 May 2022, for individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/150, launched 16 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.