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Mercedes-Benz A Class (177) recalls

DVSA has published 23 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz A Class (177) since 2018, 15 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 717,163 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. A CLASS (177) · the corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing might not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle

    11 Jan 2022 · R/2021/401

    On certain vehicles the corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing might not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle.

    Fix: Check the high-voltage battery of the affected vehicles and if necessary carry out rework measures.

    2 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2019 to 6 Jun 2019

  2. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL 231, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    29 Nov 2021 · R/2021/376

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

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

    50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  3. A CLASS (177), CLA(118) · the bolting of a side crash sensor might not meet specifications

    15 Jul 2021 · R/2021/246

    The bolting of a side crash sensor may not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the bolting of the side crash sensor on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

    19 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 9 May 2019

  4. 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

  5. A CLASS (177) · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    12 May 2021 · R/2021/119

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

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

    16,122 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  6. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    11 May 2021 · R/2021/120

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

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

    86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  7. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA, CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTABLE, CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL 231, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    10 May 2021 · R/2021/111

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

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

    90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  8. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/132

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

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

    10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  9. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL, SLC, SLK · the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/133

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

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

    106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  10. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/131

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

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

    81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  11. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/134

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

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

    162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  12. A CLASS (177), CLA(118), GLC, GLE, GLS(167), S-CLASS · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/128

    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

  13. A CLASS (177), CLA · the mounting of the gas line to the gas generator of the inerter system may not meet specifications

    21 Jul 2020 · R/2020/134

    The mounting of an argon gas line to generator of the inerter system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the mounting of the gas line to the gas generator on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

    134 vehicles · built 6 May 2019 to 10 May 2019

  14. A CLASS (177) · the glass panel of the sliding roof may not have been bonded correctly

    24 Jan 2020 · R/2019/408

    The glass panel of the sliding roof might not have been bonded properly.

    Fix: Replace the glass panel of the panoramic roof on the affected vehicles

    1 vehicle · built 13 Oct 2018 to 13 Oct 2018

  15. A CLASS (177) · a weld seam on the height adjustment of the left front seat might be insufficiently welded

    14 Jan 2020 · R/2019/371

    A weld seam on the height adjustment of the left front seat might be insufficiently welded

    Fix: Replace the tilt adjuster of the left front seat on the affected vehicles

    380 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2018 to 30 Nov 2018

  16. A CLASS (177) · the protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear in the outer areas.

    18 Sep 2019 · R/2019/293

    The protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear

    Fix: Replace the protectuve tinplate on the affected vehicles

    326 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Jul 2018

  17. A CLASS (177), C-CLASS, E-CLASS, GLC · the crankshaft may exhibit surface damages

    6 Sep 2019 · R/2019/253

    The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

    Fix: Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

    35 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2019 to 31 Mar 2019

  18. A CLASS (177), B CLASS · the locknuts securing the airbag might be insufficiently tightened

    1 Apr 2019 · R/2019/097

    One or more of the four locknuts securing the drivers airbag might be insufficiently tightened.

    Fix: Replace the driver airbag of affected vehicles.

    3 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2018 to 31 Dec 2018

  19. A CLASS (177) · brake hose may leak brake fluid

    29 Mar 2019 · R/2019/093

    Shock absorbers that are too long may have been installed. As a result the brake hoses may be under too much tension.

    Fix: The rear axle shock absorbers and rear axle brake hoses are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    2,476 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2018 to 30 Nov 2018

  20. A CLASS (177) · starter wiring harness flat conductor may not have been routed correctly

    27 Mar 2019 · R/2019/076

    The flat conductor of the starter wiring harness might not have been routed according to specifications.

    Fix: On affected vehicles the flat conductor will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    41 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2018 to 30 Jun 2018

  21. A CLASS (177) · a designed perforation in the dashboard may not match the current specification. the airbag could be damaged as it opens

    22 Feb 2019 · R/2019/021

    On the front passenger airbag deployment the airbag could be damaged as it opens.

    Fix: The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the dashboard replaced.

    2 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2018 to 30 Aug 2018

  22. A CLASS (177) · communication module software incorrect specification for emergency call system

    24 Aug 2018 · R/2018/203

    Emergency call software not to specification

    Fix: Update software on affected vehicles

    9 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 30 Apr 2018

  23. A CLASS (177) · missing welding points at both front side members

    29 Jun 2018 · R/2018/167

    It has been determined that the A-Class 177 might have some missing welding points in the area of both front side members. It is possible that due to a deviation in the internal production process a couple of welding points could not have been set .

    Fix: If these welding points are not present the structural behaviour would be impaired in the event of a crash. In this case an increased risk of injury for the passengers cannot be excluded. As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the welding points and rework if necessary.

    2 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2017 to 20 Mar 2018

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.