Mercedes-Benz EQS, S Class Recall R/2023/173: The Monitoring Software Of The Electronic Stability Program (EPS) Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 1,228
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2315 / 4290303
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQS, S Class vehicles built between 17 June 2021 and 23 March 2023. The monitoring software of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) might not meet specifications. The dealer will update the software of the ESP control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The monitoring software of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MONITORING SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (EPS) MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONs. Defect: The monitoring software of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) might not meet specifications. Remedy: Update the software of the ESP control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the monitoring software of the electronic stability program (EPS) might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the ESP control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
EQS, S Class built between 17 June 2021 and 23 March 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,228 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 SRPC2315 / 4290303 or the DVSA reference R/2023/173. 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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| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/185 on 10 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle…. The one launched after it was R/2023/193 on 14 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles software of the electric drivetrain might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/173, launched 14 July 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.