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Mercedes-Benz B Class recalls

DVSA has published 45 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz B Class since 2008, 16 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 456,313 UK vehicles of this model.

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The latest 40 Mercedes-Benz B Class recalls

  1. 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.

    10,592 vehicles · built 2 Jul 2018 to 31 Jan 2024

  2. 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 7 May 2015 to 4 Apr 2017

  3. 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

  4. 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.

    • CLA(118): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL 231: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(117): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  5. 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.

    • A CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 108,971 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.

    • GLE: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(117): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(118): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL CLASS: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 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.

    • GLA: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTABLE: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(118): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL 231: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 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.

    • EQC: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(118): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(117): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL CLASS: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 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.

    • G CLASS: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(118): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(117): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 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.

    • SL CLASS: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(118): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(117): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS(242): 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.

    • B CLASS(242): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLA: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SL CLASS: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE COUPE: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(257): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS (177): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • C-CLASS: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(117): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS (246): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLE/GLS(167): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • SLK/SLC: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLS(218): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • AMG GT COUPE: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • GLC: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • B CLASS/GLA/GLB: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • CLA(118): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • EQC: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • A CLASS(176): 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • G CLASS: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
    • S-CLASS: 162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. B CLASS, CLA · the refrigerant used in the air conditioning system may not meet legal requirements

    5 Nov 2019 · R/2019/348

    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.

    58 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

    The driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever.

    Fix: The software is to be updated on affected vehicles.

    957 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2018 to 28 Feb 2019

  24. 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

  25. B CLASS, CLA · the calibration of the front passenger seat occupant clasification system may not correspond to specifications

    27 Feb 2019 · R/2018/349

    Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

    Fix: Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

    163 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 28 Feb 2018

  26. B CLASS, CLA, SL CLASS, SLC · doors on left vehicle side (passenger side) remain permanently locked after the vehicle has been locked/unlocked with the remote control key

    19 Nov 2018 · R/2018/268

    Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.

    Fix: Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.

    5,030 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2017 to 30 Apr 2018

  27. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

    11 Jun 2018 · R/2018/130

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components

    78,608 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  28. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · steering components may be insufficiently grounded

    11 May 2018 · R/2018/098

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Fix: On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    74,329 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  29. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

    9 Apr 2018 · R/2018/069

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    67,027 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  30. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

    18 Dec 2017 · R/2017/282

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    46,093 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  31. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA · airbag may not deploy correctly

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/177

    The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.

    1,034 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017

  32. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA · vacuum line brake booster may break

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/179

    The connection fitting of the vacuum line to the brake booster is not to specification and my not be durable. If the connection fails the brake booster will no longer be supplied with vacuum. After a few brake applications the driver will have to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to gain the appropriate braking effect.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.

    4,787 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2013

  33. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC · starting current limiter may overload

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/096

    Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.

    74,444 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2017

  34. B CLASS · risk of fire

    24 Jun 2016 · R/2016/151

    A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. This may excessive resistance and create a heat source. This could cause a fire. Additionally vibration may cause power disruption which could affect the operation of steering power assistance ABS SRS and/or instrument failure..

    Fix: On affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box.

    1 vehicle

  35. B CLASS · rear bench seat may lift up from the rear in a collision & attached seat belts may not be anchored correctly

    9 May 2016 · R/2016/091

    On 'B' Class models fitted with 'Easy Vario' rear seat option a bolt securing the seat bench to the body may have been omitted during production. This may allow the seat bench to lift during a frontal collision. Seat belt effectiveness may also be compromised.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check for presence and tightness of retaining screws. Fit new screws where necessary and tighten all screws to specification.

    146 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2012 to 1 Mar 2016

  36. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, SLC, SLK-CLASS · risk of fire

    21 Jan 2016 · R/2015/259

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    1,327 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015

  37. B CLASS · vehicle may cut out

    1 Dec 2015 · R/2015/231

    In rare cases the propulsion control unit may send an incorrect message. This may cause the electric power train to shut down. Power can be restored by the normal start sequence.

    Fix: Update software on affected vehicles.

    243 vehicles · built 25 Sep 2014 to 29 Sep 2015

  38. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, E CLASS, GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail

    19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/210

    The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust camshaft.

    395 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sep 2015

  39. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA · front passenger airbag may not deploy

    12 Aug 2015 · R/2015/145

    Certain fuses in the passenger's footwell may not have been fitted correctly. This may adversely affect the instrument cluster windscreen wipers and the passenger seat occupancy recognition system. In certain conditions this may cause the passenger's air bag not to deploy in an accident.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check fuses and if necessary replace fuse box.

    1,028 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2014 to 7 Nov 2014

  40. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA · possibility of loss of drive

    14 Jul 2015 · R/2015/099

    The drive shaft and the hub of the outer joint may separate. In very rare cases it cannot be excluded that the vehicle stops. The steering and braking system remain fully available to the driver.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the snap ring both sides together with the respective outboard boots on the affected vehicles.

    3,890 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2011 to 30 Jun 2013

Older Mercedes-Benz B Class recalls

  1. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, M CLASS, SLK-CLASS · oil may leak16 Jan 2015 · R/2014/182
  2. B CLASS · rear back-rest may fail25 Jul 2013 · R/2013/069
  3. A CLASS, B CLASS · transmission may not operate correctly18 May 2012 · R/2012/063
  4. A CLASS, B CLASS · fuel may leak30 Sep 2010 · R/2010/123
  5. A CLASS, B CLASS · seat belt buckle could detach.14 Oct 2008 · R/2008/126

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.