Mercedes-Benz EQS Recall R/2023/060: On Affected Vehicles The Centre Airbag May Not Meet Specification. In The Event Of A Crash…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2303
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQS vehicles built between 30 June 2022 and 22 July 2022. The centre airbag may not meet specification. The dealer will replace the centre airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The centre airbag may not meet specification. In the event of a crash the airbag may not inflate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the centre airbag may not meet specification. In the event of a crash the airbag may not inflate as intended. Defect: On affected vehicles the centre airbag may not meet specification. In the event of a crash the airbag may not inflate as intended. Remedy: Replace the centre airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the centre airbag may not meet specification. In the event of a crash the airbag may not inflate as intended.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the centre airbag.
Are You Affected?
EQS built between 30 June 2022 and 22 July 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6 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 SRPC2303 or the DVSA reference R/2023/060. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| EQSOn certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque | Urgent | R/2023/210 | |
| EQE, EQSOn affected vehicles software of the electric drivetrain might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/193 | |
| EQS, S ClassThe monitoring software of the electronic stability program (EPS) might not meet specifications | Urgent | R/2023/173 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/062 on 13 Mar 2023, for affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal…. The one launched after it was R/2023/070 on 6 Apr 2023, for on certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/060, launched 22 March 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.