Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2025/408: Driving Assistance System Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2025/408, campaign code MBUK Reference: SRPC2514 MBAG: Reference: 5496601. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
6 Oct 2025
Launched
19
vehicles in the UK
MBUK Reference: SRPC2514 MBAG: Reference: 5496601
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles built between 26 May 2025 and 21 July 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the software of the driving assistance system might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the driving assistance system on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the software of the driving assistance system might not meet specifications.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SRPC2514 - Driving Assistance System Software Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the software of the driving assistance system might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the driving assistance system on the affected vehicles.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: driving assistance system software.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the driving assistance system on the affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

CLA built between 26 May 2025 and 21 July 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code MBUK Reference: SRPC2514 MBAG: Reference: 5496601 or the DVSA reference R/2025/408. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronicsLowR/2026/315
CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication moduleLowR/2026/203
CLABolting of front seats and belt bucklesUrgentR/2025/533
CLAVariant of 48V wiring harnessUrgentR/2025/556
CLAComposition of window-airbag fabricUrgentR/2025/462

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/333 on 8 Sep 2025, for bolting of steering coupling. The one launched after it was R/2025/439 on 13 Nov 2025, for short-range sensor front. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2025/408, launched 6 October 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.