Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class Recall R/2023/062: Affected Vehicles Have An Engine Control Unit Software That Deviates From The Local Legal…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 2,593
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2301 / 5499024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class vehicles built between 31 March 2015 and 5 April 2018. Some vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements. The dealer will update the diesel engine control unit software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements Defect: Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements.� Remedy: Update the diesel engine control unit software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will update the diesel engine control unit software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class built between 31 March 2015 and 5 April 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,593 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 SRPC2301 / 5499024 or the DVSA reference R/2023/062. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/056 on 13 Mar 2023, for on affected vehicles the bolting of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment…. The one launched after it was R/2023/060 on 22 Mar 2023, for on affected vehicles the centre airbag may not meet specification. In the event of a crash…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/062, launched 13 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.