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Mercedes-Benz A Class recalls

DVSA has published 67 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz A Class since 2001, 31 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 892,833 UK vehicles of this model.

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The latest 40 Mercedes-Benz A Class recalls

  1. A CLASS · srpc2601 - interior door handle release

    15 Apr 2026 · R/2026/098

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) A-Class (177 platform) and GLA (247 platform) vehicles the bowden cable of the release mechanism of one or more doors might not have been properly mounted.

    Fix: As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the bowden cables of the doors on the affected vehicles and mount them correctly if necessary.

    19 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2025 to 20 Sep 2025

  2. A CLASS, CLA · srpc2503 - variant of rear axle brake hose

    16 Apr 2025 · R/2025/131

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) and CLA (118 platform) vehicles the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle might not meet specifications.

    Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the brake hoses on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    93 vehicles · built 27 Feb 2024 to 10 Mar 2024

  3. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, EQA, EQB, GLA, GLB · srpc2404 – backup function of steering software

    6 May 2024 · R/2024/166

    On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.

    Fix: Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.

    182,919 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2018 to 2 Feb 2024

  4. A CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA(117), GLA, GLC, S-CLASS · on affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    7 Feb 2024 · R/2024/024

    On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    Fix: Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.

    45 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2012 to 8 Mar 2018

  5. A CLASS · on affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements.

    17 Jul 2023 · R/2023/190

    On affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements.

    Fix: Check and change the tyres if necessary.

    84 vehicles · built 23 May 2022 to 20 Jun 2022

  6. A CLASS, GLB · on affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.

    10 Jul 2023 · R/2023/185

    On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.

    Fix: Replace the front axle carrier.

    4,148 vehicles · built 3 May 2019 to 10 Jul 2019

  7. A CLASS, B-CLASS · affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements

    13 Mar 2023 · R/2023/062

    Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements.�

    Fix: Update the diesel engine control unit software.

    2,593 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2015 to 5 Apr 2018

  8. A CLASS, AMG GT 4 DOOR COUPE, C-CLASS, CLA(118), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, G CLASS, GLC · a particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector

    24 Mar 2022 · R/2022/061

    A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the fuel injector.�

    Fix: Replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors on the affected vehicles.�

    26 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2018 to 12 Sep 2019

  9. A CLASS, CLA(118), EQA, EQB · bolting on brake caliper housing might not meet specifications

    24 Mar 2022 · R/2022/062

    The bolting on the brake caliper housing might not meet torque specifications.�

    Fix: Check and if necessary rework the bolting of the brake caliper housings on the affected vehicles.

    17 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2019 to 24 Nov 2021

  10. A CLASS, CLA(118) · power supply connection of power steering might have been contaminated with adhesive

    28 Jan 2022 · R/2021/444

    On certain vehicles the power supply connection of the electric power steering might have been contaminated with melted adhesive.

    Fix: Check the connection on the affected vehicles and perform repair measures if necessary.

    113 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2020 to 8 Jul 2020

  11. A CLASS, CLA(118), GLA · locking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly

    14 Jan 2022 · R/2021/437

    On certain vehicles with an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications.

    Fix: Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.

    2,829 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2020 to 3 Feb 2021

  12. A CLASS, B-CLASS · update to improve emissions

    13 Dec 2021 · R/2021/399

    As a result of a directive from Germany�s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) changes are required to certain specific calibration functions within the engine management systems of certain vehicles.

    Fix: Conduct an update to the diesel engine control unit software.

    6,014 vehicles · built 13 May 2010 to 2 May 2012

  13. A CLASS, E-CLASS, GLE, GLS · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    1 Dec 2021 · R/2021/108

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    7 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  14. A CLASS · software update to improve emissions

    29 Oct 2021 · R/2021/292

    Nitrogen oxide emissions may not meet requirements.

    Fix: Update the diesel engine control unit software.

    237 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2009 to 20 Jul 2010

  15. A CLASS, C-CLASS, E-CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, SLK · the driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time

    17 Aug 2021 · R/2021/277

    The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

    Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag.

    108,486 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013

  16. A CLASS, E-CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, SLK · the driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time

    17 Aug 2021 · R/2021/279

    The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

    Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag

    61 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013

  17. A CLASS, A CLASS (177), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS, GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    13 May 2021 · R/2021/110

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  18. A CLASS, CLA, GLA · the variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications

    15 Apr 2021 · R/2021/084

    The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications.

    Fix: Replace the spark plugs on the affected vehicles.

    7 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2019 to 24 Aug 2020

  19. A CLASS, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC, SL, SLC, SLK · the software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications

    30 Mar 2021 · R/2021/083

    The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

    Fix: Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

    36 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2017 to 11 Mar 2020

  20. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-CLASS, SLC, SLK · the communication module may be deactivated

    30 Mar 2021 · R/2021/082

    The communication module may be deactivated

    Fix: Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

    24 vehicles · built 3 May 2016 to 2 Jul 2020

  21. A CLASS, CLA · the right handle for attaching the child seat to the isofix bracket may be missing on the rear right seat

    18 Feb 2021 · R/2021/030

    The ISOFIX bracket might be missing on the right rear seat.

    Fix: Check the ISOFIX bracket on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    543 vehicles · built 30 Jul 2020 to 10 Sep 2020

  22. A CLASS, GLB · the oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications

    7 Dec 2020 · R/2020/336

    The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level or replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary.

    129 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2018 to 17 Feb 2020

  23. A CLASS, GLB · the oil level in the dual clutch transmission might noot meet specifications

    4 Dec 2020 · R/2020/339

    The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level.

    72 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2018 to 17 Feb 2020

  24. A CLASS, GLA · the screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification

    2 Dec 2020 · R/2020/332

    The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.

    Fix: Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    70 vehicles · built 20 May 2019 to 18 Jun 2019

  25. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLC · an electrical contact inside the engine control unit may not meet the specification

    27 Oct 2020 · R/2020/277

    An electrical contacting inside the engine control unit might not meet the specification

    Fix: Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    37 vehicles · built 11 Dec 2019 to 9 Jan 2020

  26. A CLASS, CLA · vehicles may be filled with the refrigerant r-134a instead of r-1234yf

    13 Oct 2020 · R/2020/237

    The air conditioning system on the affected vehicles might erroneously be filled with the incorrect refrigerant

    Fix: Replace the refrigerant in the air conditioning system on the affected vehicles.

    30 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2019 to 12 Nov 2019

  27. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLB · the oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak

    12 Oct 2020 · R/2020/262

    The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak

    Fix: Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

    1,074 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 26 Jun 2020

  28. A CLASS, AMG GT, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLA, GLC, S-CLASS, SL, SLC · the emergency call system (ecall) does not meet the specification

    6 Oct 2020 · R/2020/236

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

    3,127 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2017 to 30 Sep 2018

  29. A CLASS · the air conditioning drain hose may be incorrectly installed

    30 Sep 2020 · R/2020/221

    Condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment

    Fix: Check the installation of the air conditioning drain hose and correct it if necessary.

    20,536 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2018 to 10 Feb 2019

  30. A CLASS, GLA · the bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly

    2 Sep 2020 · R/2020/198

    The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

    Fix: Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    11 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2019 to 17 Oct 2019

  31. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA · the calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not meet the specification

    21 Jul 2020 · R/2019/446

    The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat might not meet the specification.

    Fix: Replace the passenger seat cushion

    75 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2015 to 2 Nov 2017

  32. A CLASS · front seat belt end fitting may not be mounted correctly

    19 Dec 2019 · R/2019/340

    Front seat belt may not be mounted correctly

    Fix: Check the bolt connection on the front seat belt end fitting and repair if necessary.

    605 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2018 to 5 Jul 2018

  33. A CLASS · the refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements

    11 Nov 2019 · R/2019/278

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    Fix: The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    2,140 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013

  34. A CLASS, B CLASS · the refrigerant in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    8 Nov 2019 · R/2019/327

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Fix: The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    624 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 31 Oct 2013

  35. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA · the refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements

    7 Nov 2019 · R/2019/354

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Fix: Adapt the air conditioning system for usage of the new refrigerant.

    1,407 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013

  36. A CLASS, CLA, EQC, GLC · the four locknuts securing the air bag might be missing

    5 Nov 2019 · R/2019/337

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Fix: Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    2,345 vehicles · built 9 Aug 2018 to 17 Sep 2019

  37. A CLASS · the rear right wheel carrier might have been manufactured outside specification

    17 Oct 2019 · R/2019/282

    The rear right wheel carrier might have been manufactured outside specification.

    Fix: Check the rear right wheel carrier on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    246 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 30 Apr 2019

  38. A CLASS, AMG GT, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, GLB, GLE, S-CLASS · the software of the radar control unit may not meet specification

    18 Sep 2019 · R/2019/269

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Fix: Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    294 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2017 to 31 Jul 2019

  39. A CLASS, B CLASS · air condition system refridgerant does not meet requirements

    10 Sep 2019 · R/2019/221

    The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements.

    Fix: The air conditioning system to be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant (R1234yf).

    7,516 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013

  40. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA · the software of the transmission control unit might not meet specification.

    30 Jul 2019 · R/2019/217

    Under certain circumstances it might not be possible to shift into Drive or Reverse mode.

    Fix: Update the transmission control unit software of the affected vehicles.

    1,209 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2018 to 28 Feb 2019

Older Mercedes-Benz A Class recalls

  1. A CLASS, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, S-CLASS · a reset in the cpc control unit could occur whilst driving17 Apr 2019 · R/2019/108
  2. A CLASS, B CLASS · the driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever.10 Apr 2019 · R/2019/105
  3. A CLASS · the locks of the right and/or left seat backrest will not be able to lock29 Jan 2019 · R/2019/003
  4. A CLASS · multibeam led headlamp control unit coding may not correspond with specifications10 Oct 2018 · R/2018/250
  5. A CLASS, C-CLASS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC · driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment14 Aug 2018 · R/2018/168
  6. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded11 Jun 2018 · R/2018/130
  7. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · steering components may be insufficiently grounded11 May 2018 · R/2018/098
  8. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded9 Apr 2018 · R/2018/069
  9. A CLASS · bonding of the windshield may be inadequate8 Feb 2018 · R/2018/020
  10. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded18 Dec 2017 · R/2017/282
  11. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA · airbag may not deploy correctly20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/177
  12. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA · vacuum line brake booster may break20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/179
  13. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC · starting current limiter may overload20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/096
  14. A CLASS, CLA, GLA · vehicle may stall28 Sep 2016 · R/2016/124
  15. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, SLC, SLK-CLASS · risk of fire21 Jan 2016 · R/2015/259
  16. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, E CLASS, GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/210
  17. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA · front passenger airbag may not deploy12 Aug 2015 · R/2015/145
  18. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA · possibility of loss of drive14 Jul 2015 · R/2015/099
  19. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, M CLASS, SLK-CLASS · oil may leak16 Jan 2015 · R/2014/182
  20. A CLASS · driver and passenger backrest may become insecure4 Oct 2013 · R/2013/100
  21. A CLASS · airbag may not perform correctly in a collsion30 May 2013 · R/2013/053
  22. A CLASS, B CLASS · transmission may not operate correctly18 May 2012 · R/2012/063
  23. A CLASS, B CLASS · fuel may leak30 Sep 2010 · R/2010/123
  24. A CLASS, C CLASS, CLK, E CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, SLK-CLASS · engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected10 Nov 2008 · R/2008/147
  25. A CLASS, B CLASS · seat belt buckle could detach.14 Oct 2008 · R/2008/126
  26. A CLASS · wiper arm may fracture19 Dec 2005 · R/2005/140
  27. A CLASS · brakes may not perform to specification28 Apr 2001 · R/2010/152

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.