Mercedes-Benz Viano Recall R/2022/161: The Takata Driver's Air Bag Might Not Deploy As Specified, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2022
- Launched
- 3,548
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2202
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano vehicles built between 6 July 2010 and 11 August 2014. The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified. The dealer will replace the driver,s airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TAKATA DRIVER'S AIR BAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED Defect: The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified. Remedy: Replace the driver�s airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the takata driver's air bag might not deploy as specified.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver,s airbag.
Are You Affected?
Viano built between 6 July 2010 and 11 August 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,548 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 SRX2202 or the DVSA reference R/2022/161. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/262 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/261 | |
| VianoThe driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated | Urgent | R/2021/413 | |
| VianoThe driver's air bag may not deploy as specified | Urgent | R/2022/162 | |
| VianoSoftware update to improve emissions | Low | R/2021/393 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/162 on 11 Jul 2022, for the driver's air bag may not deploy as specified. The one launched after it was R/2022/193 on 12 Jul 2022, for the software of the rear-view camera on certain vehicles might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/161, launched 12 July 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.