Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2025/534: Routing Of Transmission Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Jan 2026
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2521 / 5491322
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 5 September 2024 and 27 January 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain E-Class AMG (214 platform) vehicles with 4-wheel-drive the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the routing of the transmission wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain E-Class AMG (214 platform) vehicles with 4-wheel-drive the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2521 - Routing of transmission wiring harness Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain E-Class AMG (214 platform) vehicles with 4-wheel-drive the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the routing of the transmission wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: routing of transmission wiring harness.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the routing of the transmission wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 5 September 2024 and 27 January 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5 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 SRPC2521 / 5491322 or the DVSA reference R/2025/534. 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?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/533 on 6 Jan 2026, for bolting of front seats and belt buckles. The one launched after it was R/2026/120 on 4 Apr 2026, for replace clutch assembly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/534, launched 19 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.