Mercedes-Benz Maybach Recall R/2024/400: Lambda Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 34
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2416 / 5496234
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Maybach vehicles built between 2 September 2022 and 13 June 2023. The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles with 8-cylinder gasoline engine the lambda control in the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications. The dealer will update the software of the engine control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles with 8-cylinder gasoline engine the lambda control in the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2416 - Lambda Control Defect: The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles with 8-cylinder gasoline engine the lambda control in the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications. Remedy: Update the software of the engine control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: lambda Control.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the engine control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Maybach built between 2 September 2022 and 13 June 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 34 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 SRPC2416 / 5496234 or the DVSA reference R/2024/400. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaybachSoftware of engine control unit might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/440 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| CLASoftware of driving assistance system | Low | R/2025/461 | |
| CLADriving assistance system software | Low | R/2025/408 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/399 on 20 Nov 2024, for function cross traffic alert. The one launched after it was R/2024/475 on 29 Nov 2024, for fastening of steering wheel height adjustment. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/400, launched 22 November 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.