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Mercedes-Benz EQC recalls

DVSA has published 17 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz EQC since 2019, 16 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 708,238 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. EQC · on affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.

    2 Nov 2023 · R/2023/300

    On affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.�

    Fix: Check the adjustment and correct if necessary. �

    312 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2022 to 6 May 2022

  2. EQC · the electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight

    9 Jun 2022 · R/2022/135

    The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight.

    Fix: Check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    3 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2021 to 28 Jun 2021

  3. 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

  4. EQC · the wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process

    15 Nov 2021 · R/2021/341

    The wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process.

    Fix: Conduct a check of the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and perform the required repair measures if necessary.

    3,445 vehicles · built 21 May 2019 to 15 Dec 2020

  5. E-CLASS, EQC, GLC · the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications

    9 Sep 2021 · R/2021/286

    The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the side crash sensors in the doors on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    129 vehicles · built 4 Aug 2020 to 3 Sep 2020

  6. EQC · the corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over lifetime of the vehicle

    21 Jul 2021 · R/2021/264

    The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing in the area of the connections may not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle.

    Fix: Rework the sealing of the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.

    42 vehicles · built 27 May 2019 to 1 Oct 2019

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  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/2021/132

    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

  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, 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. C-CLASS, EQC, GLC · the wiring harness of the steering control unit may not have been manufactured to specification

    2 Dec 2020 · R/2020/333

    The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Fix: Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    3,029 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2019 to 18 Mar 2020

  15. AMG GT COUPE, C-CLASS, E-CLASS, EQC, GLC · the left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications

    21 Aug 2020 · R/2020/197

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Fix: Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.

    1,179 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2020 to 9 Mar 2020

  16. EQC · the bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet duability specifications

    10 Jan 2020 · R/2019/355

    The bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet durability specifications.

    Fix: Replace the electric powertrain of the front axle on the affected vehicles.

    150 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2019 to 6 Oct 2019

  17. 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

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.