Mercedes-Benz Vito Recall R/2022/157: Vehicles Fitted With Takata Driver Airbags Equipped Which May Not Function As Intended…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 28,465
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito vehicles built between 1 February 2006 and 30 July 2010. Vehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed. The dealer will replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED Defect: Vehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed. Remedy: Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles fitted with takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Vito built between 1 February 2006 and 30 July 2010 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 28,465 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 SRX2200 or the DVSA reference R/2022/157. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/239 | |
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/238 | |
| VitoConfigurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/244 | |
| VitoVehicles fitted with takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed | Urgent | R/2022/156 | |
| VitoThe electric resistance in the circuit board of the air bag control unit may be interrupted in the event of an accident | Urgent | R/2022/092 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/146 on 9 Jun 2022, for the level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly. The one launched after it was R/2022/155 on 15 Jun 2022, for on certain vehicles the glass of the canopy rear window could break. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/157, launched 14 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.