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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-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 SLC-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
16 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 16 launched 2016 to 2021
  • Most recent 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 16 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 10 recalls launched

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

Not every Mercedes-Benz SLC-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 SLC-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2016 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 10. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’16 1
’17 1
’18 1
’19 0
’20 3
’21 10
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

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

Every Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class recall, newest first

2021 10 recalls

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2152

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
50,390 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 13 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/110 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2102

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
108,971 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 11 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/120 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2115

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
86,604 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 10 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/111 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2111

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
90,716 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/134 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2122

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
162,581 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/133 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2123

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
106,665 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/132 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2124

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
10,410 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/131 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2125

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
81,267 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/083 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2104

Defect
The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.
Remedy
Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
36 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Feb 2017 to 11 Mar 2020
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

The communication module may be deactivated

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/082 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2103

Defect
The communication module may be deactivated
Remedy
Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.
Vehicles affected
24 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 May 2016 to 2 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“SLK/SLC”

2020 3 recalls

Engine control unit software to be updated

Launched 6 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/243 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2027

Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
Vehicles affected
994 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
DVSA lists it as
“SLC”

THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

Launched 6 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/236 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2030

Defect
On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system
Vehicles affected
3,127 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2017 to 30 Sept 2018
DVSA lists it as
“SLC”

Emission output requires improvement

Launched 5 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/011 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1960

Defect
Emission output requires improvement
Remedy
Update software in the engine control unit and replace the NOx sensor if required.
Vehicles affected
5,255 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 30 Aug 2017
DVSA lists it as
“SLC”

2018 1 recall

Doors on left vehicle side (passenger side) remain permanently locked after the vehicle has been locked/unlocked with the remote control key

Launched 19 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/268 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1839

Defect
Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.
Remedy
Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
5,030 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2017 to 30 Apr 2018
DVSA lists it as
“SLC”

2017 1 recall

Brakes may overheat creating a risk of smoke and/or fire

Launched 14 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/157 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1715

Defect
The software for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is faulty. The fault could lead to a low residual pressure in the hydraulic system so the brakes are applied and gain heat. This increased heat will apply the brakes further and could adversely affect the brake fluid. Fire in the wheel housing cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the ESP.
Vehicles affected
6,460 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 31 Jan 2017
DVSA lists it as
“SLC”

2016 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 21 January 2016 DVSA recall R/2015/259 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1600

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
Vehicles affected
1,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015
DVSA lists it as
“SLC”

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 16 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz SLC-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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