Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2023/149: On Affected Vehicles The Voltage Converter Software Of The Secondary On-board Electrical…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 165
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2316 / 5497105
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 15 July 2020 and 27 May 2021. The voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. The dealer will update the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system via an over-the-air update in accordance with the Mercedes me terms of use or alternatively via its Mercedes-Benz service partners should the over-the-air update not be possible. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. Remedy: Update the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system via an over-the-air update in accordance with the Mercedes me terms of use or alternatively via its Mercedes-Benz service partners should the over-the-air update not be possible.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will update the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system via an over-the-air update in accordance with the Mercedes me terms of use or alternatively via its Mercedes-Benz service partners should the over-the-air update not be possible. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 15 July 2020 and 27 May 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 165 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 SRPC2316 / 5497105 or the DVSA reference R/2023/149. 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/2023/148 on 4 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical…. The one launched after it was R/2023/229 on 14 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/149, launched 4 August 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.