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Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls

DVSA has published 12 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz R Class since 2006, 6 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 193,294 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Mercedes-Benz R Class recalls, newest first

  1. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    30 Sep 2022 · R/2022/279

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.

    218 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  2. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    30 Sep 2022 · R/2022/278

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.

    6,442 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  3. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing

    24 May 2022 · R/2022/140

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    1,631 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  4. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing

    24 May 2022 · R/2022/137

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    31,666 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. C CLASS, CLS, E CLASS, G CLASS, R CLASS, S CLASS · fuel may leak

    26 Jan 2012 · R/2011/172

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Fix: Check filter and replace as necessary.

    22,298 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

  8. C CLASS, E CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, S CLASS · fuel may leak

    7 Jan 2011 · R/2010/205

    Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

    2,972 vehicles

  9. C CLASS, CLK, CLS, E CLASS, G CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, S CLASS · engine could lose power.

    17 Nov 2008 · R/2008/149

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    19,331 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007

  10. 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 affected

    10 Nov 2008 · R/2008/147

    Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

    72 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 2008

  11. R CLASS · risk of electrical short circuit

    1 Sep 2006 · R/2006/148

    The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.

    Fix: Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.

    50 vehicles

  12. R CLASS · seat belt may de-latch

    1 Sep 2006 · R/2006/152

    Excessive side movement within the driver's seat belt buckle may cause the seat belt to de-latch.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject seat belt buckle checked for excessive side movement. The buckle will be replaced if excessive movement is evident.

    67 vehicles

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.