Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Recall R/2024/015: On Affected Vehicles The Coding Of The Airbag Control Unit Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2024
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2343 / 5495504
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQE 350+ vehicles built between 16 December 2021 and 21 February 2022. The coding of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications. The dealer will update the coding of the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The coding of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the coding of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the coding of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications. Remedy: Update the coding of the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the coding of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will update the coding of the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
EQE 350+ built between 16 December 2021 and 21 February 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRPC2343 / 5495504 or the DVSA reference R/2024/015. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAComposition of window-airbag fabric | Urgent | R/2025/462 | |
| CLARouting of window-airbag wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/460 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/262 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/261 | |
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/239 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/013 on 30 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles the bolting of the high-pressure fuel pump might not meet…. The one launched after it was R/2024/024 on 7 Feb 2024, for on affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/015, launched 30 January 2024. 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.