Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2025/459: Mechanics Of The Seat Belt Buckle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 349
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2516 / 9190319
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles built between 15 January 2025 and 6 September 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the belt buckles of the driver and passenger seats might not meet specifications respectively. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the seat belt buckles 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 belt buckles of the driver and passenger seats might not meet specifications respectively.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2516 - Mechanics of the seat belt buckle Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the belt buckles of the driver and passenger seats might not meet specifications respectively. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: mechanics of the seat belt buckle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
CLA built between 15 January 2025 and 6 September 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 349 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 SRPC2516 / 9190319 or the DVSA reference R/2025/459. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 | |
| CLAComposition of window-airbag fabric | Urgent | R/2025/462 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/439 on 13 Nov 2025, for short-range sensor front. The one launched after it was R/2025/460 on 10 Dec 2025, for routing of window-airbag wiring harness. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/459, launched 10 December 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.