Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2025/533: Bolting Of Front Seats And Belt Buckles, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jan 2026
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2520/9190024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles built between 23 May 2025 and 30 July 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the bolting of the front seats and/or belt buckles might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the front seat and belt buckle bolting 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 bolting of the front seats and/or belt buckles might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Bolting of front seats and belt buckles Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the bolting of the front seats and/or belt buckles might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the front seat and belt buckle bolting on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolting of front seats and belt buckles.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the front seat and belt buckle bolting on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
CLA built between 23 May 2025 and 30 July 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 22 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 SRPC2520/9190024 or the DVSA reference R/2025/533. 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 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 | |
| CLAComposition of window-airbag fabric | Urgent | R/2025/462 | |
| CLASoftware of driving assistance system | Low | R/2025/461 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/556 on 5 Jan 2026, for variant of 48V wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2025/534 on 19 Jan 2026, for routing of transmission wiring harness. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/533, launched 6 January 2026. 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.