Mercedes-Benz V Class Recall R/2023/011: On Affected Vehicles The Routing Of The Fuel Filter Drainpipe Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2204 / MBAG Ref 0992007
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class vehicles built between 20 October 2020 and 15 July 2021. The routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak. Defect: On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak. Remedy: Replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a diesel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
V Class built between 20 October 2020 and 15 July 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 SRX2204 / MBAG Ref 0992007 or the DVSA reference R/2023/011. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| V ClassThe coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit | Low | R/2022/005 | |
| V ClassThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/118 | |
| V ClassA component on the electronic circuit board of the air bag control unit could be damaged or displaced | Urgent | R/2022/093 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/364 on 20 Jan 2023, for on certain vehicles the steering coupling might not be tightened with the specified torque. The one launched after it was R/2023/018 on 6 Feb 2023, for on affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/011, launched 27 January 2023. 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.