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Mercedes-Benz R-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
12 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 12 launched 2006 to 2022
  • Most recent 30 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/279
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2022 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz R-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2006 to 2026

2022 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’06 2
’07 0
’08 2
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 1
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 2
’22 4
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz R-Class recall, newest first

2022 4 recalls

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

Launched 30 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/279 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2241 / MBAG: Ref 4290008

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Vehicles affected
218 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

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

Launched 30 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/278 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2240 / MBAG: Ref 4290007

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Vehicles affected
6,442 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

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

Launched 24 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/140 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2223

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,631 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

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

Launched 24 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/137 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2222

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Vehicles affected
31,666 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

2021 2 recalls

The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time

Launched 17 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/279 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1931

Defect
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
Remedy
Replace the driver’s airbag
Vehicles affected
61 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013

2012 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 26 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2011/172 Manufacturer ref. P182

Defect
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.
Remedy
Check filter and replace as necessary.
Vehicles affected
22,298 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 7 January 2011 DVSA recall R/2010/205 Manufacturer ref. P160

Defect
Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.
Vehicles affected
2,972 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2008 2 recalls

Engine could lose power.

Launched 17 November 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/149 Manufacturer ref. P117

Defect
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
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor
Vehicles affected
19,331 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007

Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected

Launched 10 November 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/147 Manufacturer ref. P123

Defect
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
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit
Vehicles affected
72 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 2008

2006 2 recalls

Seat belt may de-latch

Launched 1 September 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/152 Manufacturer ref. PO66

Defect
Excessive side movement within the driver's seat belt buckle may cause the seat belt to de-latch.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject seat belt buckle checked for excessive side movement. The buckle will be replaced if excessive movement is evident.
Vehicles affected
67 R-Class vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Risk of electrical short circuit

Launched 1 September 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/148 Manufacturer ref. PO65

Defect
The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.
Remedy
Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.
Vehicles affected
50 R-Class vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 12 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz R-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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