Mercedes-Benz Vito 639 Recall R/2025/116: Update Software Of Control Units, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 May 2025
- Launched
- 572
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito 639 vehicles built between 15 September 2010 and 10 November 2014. Mercedes-Benz are updating the engine control unit software in diesel vehicles with emissions standard Euro 5 as part of a mandatory recall. The dealer will update as part of this the software of the affected control units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz are updating the engine control unit software in diesel vehicles with emissions standard Euro 5 as part of a mandatory recall. This measure was supposedly carried out previously on the vehicles included in this measure but the software update was not properly documented in our systems at that time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Update software of control units Defect: Mercedes-Benz are updating the engine control unit software in diesel vehicles with emissions standard Euro 5 as part of a mandatory recall. This measure was supposedly carried out previously on the vehicles included in this measure but the software update was not properly documented in our systems at that time. Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will perform control unit programming on the vehicles affected using the Service Measure special process as part of a recall. As part of this the software of the affected control units will be updated. The scope of the affected control units may vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
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The Risk
The notice doesn’t describe a separate risk beyond the defect above. Book the repair even if the car seems fine.
The Fix
The dealer will update as part of this the software of the affected control units. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Vito 639 built between 15 September 2010 and 10 November 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 572 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 SRX2500 or the DVSA reference R/2025/116. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vito 639The driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated | Urgent | R/2022/258 | |
| 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/2025/155 on 8 May 2025, for ground connection bolting. The one launched after it was R/2025/213 on 13 Jun 2025, for locking pin of rear spoiler hydraulic line. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/116, launched 15 May 2025. 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.