Mercedes-Benz Citan Recall R/2026/120: Replace Clutch Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 397
- vehicles in the UK
- VS1KUPLNG & 2590002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Citan vehicles built between 16 May 2024 and 23 January 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Citan model vehicles the clutch pressure plate might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Citan model vehicles the clutch pressure plate might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replace clutch assembly Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Citan model vehicles the clutch pressure plate might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles.
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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 recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Citan built between 16 May 2024 and 23 January 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 397 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 VS1KUPLNG & 2590002 or the DVSA reference R/2026/120. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citan, EcitanInitialisation of central control unit | Low | R/2025/332 | |
| CitanThe fuel line could chafe against the air conditioning line | Urgent | R/2021/254 | |
| CitanOn some vehicles with a rear-view camera the tailgate may be unlocked independently / automatically | Book soon | R/2021/186 | |
| CitanCertain threaded connections on the left/right wheel carrier on the rear axle may not have been implemented correctly | Book soon | R/2020/018 | |
| CitanDue to a software error the eco start/stop function may not be present | Low | R/2019/445 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/534 on 19 Jan 2026, for routing of transmission wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2026/098 on 15 Apr 2026, for interior door handle release. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/120, launched 4 April 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.