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Mercedes-Benz Viano recalls

DVSA has published 31 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz Viano since 2004, 6 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 68,418 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. VIANO · srx2501 – variant of driver's airbag

    6 Aug 2025 · R/2025/261

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Vito/Viano (639 platform) vehicles an airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver airbag replacement.

    Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will checkthe airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    123 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2004 to 23 Feb 2006

  2. VIANO · srx2502 – variant of driver's airbag

    6 Aug 2025 · R/2025/262

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Vito/Viano (639 platform) vehicles an airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver airbag replacement.

    Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    1,362 vehicles · built 10 Oct 2003 to 23 Feb 2006

  3. VIANO · the driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated

    23 Sep 2022 · R/2021/413

    The drivers� airbag may not correctly deploy if activated.

    Fix: Replace the drivers air bag assembly

    2,824 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2006 to 7 Sep 2010

  4. VIANO · the takata driver's air bag might not deploy as specified

    12 Jul 2022 · R/2022/161

    The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified.

    Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag.

    3,548 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2010 to 11 Aug 2014

  5. VIANO · the driver's air bag may not deploy as specified

    11 Jul 2022 · R/2022/162

    The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified.

    Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag.

    133 vehicles · built 9 Mar 2006 to 3 Sep 2010

  6. VIANO · software update to improve emissions

    24 Nov 2021 · R/2021/393

    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.

    2,438 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2010 to 21 Mar 2013

  7. V CLASS, VIANO, VITO · oil may leak

    16 Jan 2015 · R/2014/184

    On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

    5,358 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

  8. VIANO, VITO · a pillar check strap may detach

    29 Feb 2012 · R/2012/007

    In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.

    16 vehicles

  9. VIANO · suspension may fail

    21 Feb 2012 · R/2012/001

    The bolts connecting the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle may shear. Should this occur the stability of the vehicle could be affected.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts and nuts that connect the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle.

    2 vehicles

  10. VIANO, VITO · fuel may leak

    2 Feb 2012 · R/2011/173

    A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

    62 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 15 Dec 2011

  11. VIANO, VITO · fire may occur

    24 Aug 2011 · R/2011/068

    In certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and in the worst case could catch fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the air conditioning fan relay with a modified component.

    2,924 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2010

  12. VIANO, VITO · risk of fire

    16 Jun 2011 · R/2011/042

    On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.

    10,805 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2010

  13. VIANO, VITO · fuel may leak

    15 Dec 2010 · R/2010/203

    It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

    108 vehicles

  14. VIANO, VITO · rear window may detach

    19 Oct 2010 · R/2010/120

    The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.

    151 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2006

  15. VIANO, VITO · oil may leak

    4 Oct 2010 · R/2010/126

    Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

    260 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

  16. VIANO, VITO · rear vent window could detach

    19 Jan 2010 · R/2009/142

    It has been identified that the pane of the rear vent window could work loose from both of the front supports. As a result it is possible that the window could detach from the body and fall away.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.

    731 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2006

  17. VIANO, VITO · spare wheel may detach from the vehicle

    15 Apr 2009 · R/2009/018

    It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.

    22,604 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2008

  18. VIANO, VITO · parking brake may fail

    2 Mar 2009 · R/2008/173

    It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.

    362 vehicles

  19. VIANO, VITO · airbag may not deploy

    12 Feb 2009 · R/2008/176

    The window air bags may not fully deploy.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.

    18 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2008 to 15 Oct 2008

  20. VIANO · fuel may leak

    14 Nov 2008 · R/2010/181

    On a limited number of vehicles the fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak.

    Fix: The recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced with a quality assured unit.

    79 vehicles

  21. TRAVEL LINER, VIANO, VITO · increased brake pedal travel

    14 Oct 2008 · R/2008/130

    It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

    321 vehicles

  22. VIANO, VITO · full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed

    14 Oct 2008 · R/2008/129

    It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.

    13 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 1 Sep 2008

  23. VIANO, VITO · fuel may leak

    7 Oct 2008 · R/2008/143

    It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

    138 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2006

  24. VIANO, VITO · engine may fail

    6 Aug 2007 · R/2010/174

    The engine may stop as a result of the fuel feed lines from tank to engine leaking and or separating because they were not manufactured to the correct specification.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed lines.

    1 vehicle

  25. VIANO, VITO · fuel may leak

    1 Feb 2007 · R/2007/017

    In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.

    72 vehicles

  26. VIANO, VITO · fuel may leak

    15 Dec 2006 · R/2006/142

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.

    102 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 15 Aug 2006

  27. VIANO, VITO · airbag may not deploy

    5 Dec 2006 · R/2006/153

    It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.

    3,203 vehicles

  28. VIANO, VITO · short circuit may occur

    1 Dec 2006 · R/2007/021

    The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.

    77 vehicles

  29. VIANO, VITO · brake pedal to master cylinder clevis pin can become detached

    8 Jun 2005 · R/2005/059

    The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.

    Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.

    9,212 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2003 to 31 Oct 2004

  30. VIANO, VITO · engine speed may reduce or shut down due to software error

    17 Aug 2004 · R/2004/127

    It is possible that the engine speed may reduce or in extreme cases shut down due to a software error in the engine management unit

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and install revised software in the control unit. In most cases this will resolve the problem. In isolated cases it may be necessary to replace the control unit.

    592 vehicles

  31. TRAVEL LINER, VIANO, VITO · the mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may detach

    30 Jul 2004 · R/2004/032

    Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.

    779 vehicles

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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.