Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz V-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Mercedes-Benz V-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
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 2000 to 2026
2020 had the most, with 8. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class safety recalls by year of launch
SRPC2420 – Fastening of Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Launched 29 November 2024DVSA recall R/2024/475Manufacturer ref. SRPC2420 / 4692110
Defect
The fastening of the steering wheel height adjustment might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the steering column tube on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
1 V-Class vehicle
Built
29 Feb 2024
2023 1 recall
On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak.
On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak.
Remedy
Replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
3 V-Class vehicles
Built
20 Oct 2020 to 15 Jul 2021
2022 6 recalls
The routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications
Launched 29 November 2022DVSA recall R/2022/335Manufacturer ref. SRPC2248
Defect
On certain right hand drive V Class (447 platform) vehicles the routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Check the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
8 V-Class vehicles
Built
26 Jun 2020 to 7 Oct 2020
The coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit
Launched 12 May 2022DVSA recall R/2022/005Manufacturer ref. SRX2203
Defect
On certain vehicles with an OM654 engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.
Remedy
Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
1,800 V-Class vehicles
Built
18 Jan 2019 to 6 Nov 2021
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications
Launched 9 May 2022DVSA recall R/2022/118Manufacturer ref. SRX2107
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 on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
79 V-Class vehicles
Built
17 May 2016 to 30 Sept 2020
A component on the electronic circuit board of the air bag control unit could be damaged or displaced
Launched 3 May 2022DVSA recall R/2022/093Manufacturer ref. SRX2104
Defect
On certain vehicles with the highline version of the airbag control unit a component on the electronic circuit board of the airbag control unit could be damaged or displaced.
Remedy
Replace the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
4 V-Class vehicles
Built
8 Jun 2021 to 26 Jul 2021
The crankshaft might not meet specifications
Launched 1 March 2022DVSA recall R/2022/038Manufacturer ref. SRX2108
Defect
On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Replace the engines on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
3 V-Class vehicles
Built
2 Jul 2020 to 20 Jul 2020
Vehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake calliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications
Launched 11 January 2022DVSA recall R/2021/189Manufacturer ref. SRX2101
Defect
Vehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake calliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications
Remedy
Check the brake calliper carriers on the front axle and as a precautionary measure renew any front axle brake calliper carrier should it be part of the affected batch.
Vehicles affected
15 V-Class vehicles
Built
6 Feb 2021 to 10 Mar 2021
2021 5 recalls
The fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling
Launched 1 December 2021DVSA recall R/2020/368Manufacturer ref. SRX2008
Defect
On affected vehicles the flexible fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling resulting in a chafe mark or fuel leak.
Remedy
Check the fuel line and replace if necessary. Adjust and correct fuel line routing.
Vehicles affected
1 V-Class vehicle
Built
17 Jul 2019
The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose
Launched 14 September 2021DVSA recall R/2021/266Manufacturer ref. SRX2103
Defect
The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.
Remedy
Check the roof rail and replace it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
36 V-Class vehicles
Built
19 Oct 2020 to 18 Nov 2020
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications
Launched 13 September 2021DVSA recall R/2021/198Manufacturer ref. SRX2102
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 on the affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
4,897 V-Class vehicles
Built
17 May 2016 to 1 Jul 2020
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications
Launched 6 July 2021DVSA recall R/2021/193Manufacturer ref. SRX2100
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 on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
3,063 V-Class vehicles
Built
31 Aug 2016 to 30 Jun 2020
The right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component
Launched 15 January 2021DVSA recall R/2020/367Manufacturer ref. SRX2007
Defect
On affected vehicles the right-hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component due to an insufficient clearance.
Remedy
Check and replace the coolant hose if necessary. Fit protective spacer ring if needed.
Vehicles affected
1,666 V-Class vehicles
Built
23 Jan 2019 to 4 May 2020
2020 8 recalls
The engine control unit software needs to be updated
Launched 6 October 2020DVSA recall R/2020/249Manufacturer ref. SRX2006
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
476 V-Class vehicles
Built
24 Nov 2014 to 2 Oct 2018
Engine control unit software to be updated
Launched 6 October 2020DVSA recall R/2020/241Manufacturer ref. SRX2004
Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors before & after the catalytic convertor.
Vehicles affected
2,620 V-Class vehicles
Built
5 Dec 2014 to 3 Jun 2019
The threaded connections of the left seat bases with the floor may not be tightened correctly
Launched 1 October 2020DVSA recall R/2020/238Manufacturer ref. SRX2005
Defect
Two threaded connections that connect the left seat bases with the floor of the vehicle's body shell may not have been installed with the required tightening torque.
Remedy
Check the potentially affected threaded connections on the affected vehicles and ensure that they have been tightened to the specified torque.
Vehicles affected
2 V-Class vehicles
Built
18 Feb 2020 to 19 Feb 2020
The solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine control unit may not be to specification
Launched 24 September 2020DVSA recall R/2020/202Manufacturer ref. SRX2003
Defect
The solder joints of the engine control unit may not have been carried out in accordance with the specification.
Remedy
Replace the diesel injection system control unit.
Vehicles affected
1 V-Class vehicle
Built
20 Feb 2020
The head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rods
Launched 9 July 2020DVSA recall R/2020/100Manufacturer ref. SRX2001
Defect
The head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rod.
Remedy
Replace the head restraints on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
13 V-Class vehicles
Built
31 Jan 2019 to 4 Feb 2019
Incorrect restraint bars and/or head restraints may have been installed
Launched 8 July 2020DVSA recall R/2020/099Manufacturer ref. SRX2002
Defect
Bench seats in the rear may have been installed with the head restraint bars of a different bench seat and/or head restraint variant.
Remedy
Check the head restraints in the rear area in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
3 V-Class vehicles
Built
9 Oct 2019 to 22 Oct 2019
The spring pin of the head restraint of the seat or bench may be missing or not properly mounted
Launched 18 February 2020DVSA recall R/2019/324Manufacturer ref. SRX2000
Defect
The head restraints in the rear may have been installed with an incorrect substructure including the head restraint bars.
Remedy
Check the headrests on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.
Vehicles affected
5 V-Class vehicles
Built
13 Mar 2019 to 21 Mar 2019
In case of passenger side airbag ignition the airbag flap in the dashboard may come loose
Launched 14 January 2020DVSA recall R/2019/447Manufacturer ref. SRPC1957
Defect
The dashboard airbag flap may not have been manufactured according to specification.
Remedy
Renew the cover sheet of the dashboard including the passenger-side airbag flap.
Vehicles affected
184 V-Class vehicles
Built
3 Jan 2019 to 9 May 2019
2019 7 recalls
Steering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode
Launched 19 December 2019DVSA recall R/2019/134Manufacturer ref. SRX1905
Defect
Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail
Remedy
Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
Vehicles affected
2,587 V-Class vehicles
Built
24 Nov 2014 to 23 Sept 2016
Bolted connections on front swivel seats cannot be guaranteed
Launched 19 September 2019DVSA recall R/2019/255Manufacturer ref. SRX1903
Defect
Possible improperly bolted swivel seat console
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the swivelling console
Vehicles affected
2 V-Class vehicles
Built
23 Jan 2019 to 12 Apr 2019
An incorrect brake line variant may have been installed
Launched 12 August 2019DVSA recall R/2019/222Manufacturer ref. SRX1902
Defect
Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine.
Remedy
If necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection.
Vehicles affected
4 V-Class vehicles
Built
24 Apr 2019
Possible severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed
Launched 30 July 2019DVSA recall R/2019/208Manufacturer ref. SRX1901
Defect
Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed
Remedy
Replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas.
Vehicles affected
576 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jan 2017 to 21 Sept 2018
Also covers
Marco Polo
In case of passenger- side airbag ignition the airbag flap in the dashboard could come loose.
Launched 3 May 2019DVSA recall R/2019/129Manufacturer ref. SRPC1910
Defect
In case of passenger-side airbag ignition the airbag flap in the dashboard could come loose.
Remedy
Replace the cover sheet of the dashboard including the passenger-side airbag flap.
Vehicles affected
17 V-Class vehicles
Built
10 Jan 2019 to 31 Jan 2019
In order to improve the emissions certain specific calibrations of functinalities must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles
Launched 11 January 2019DVSA recall R/2018/311Manufacturer ref. SRPC1844
Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors before & after the catalytic convertor.
Vehicles affected
825 V-Class vehicles
Built
26 Aug 2014 to 15 Oct 2015
To improve the emissions of our vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible via software updates to certain vehicles from model series V class (447.8)
Launched 9 January 2019DVSA recall R/2018/271Manufacturer ref. SRPC1841
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
4,626 V-Class vehicles
Built
9 Sept 2015 to 15 Jun 2018
2018 5 recalls
Airbag off indicator lamp does not light up if front passenger seat is recognised as being unoccupied
Launched 14 November 2018DVSA recall R/2018/222Manufacturer ref. SRX1802
Defect
front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances
Remedy
Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
5,870 V-Class vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2013 to 23 Apr 2018
Rotating front seat wire fixings can loosen
Launched 13 August 2018DVSA recall R/2018/157Manufacturer ref. SRX1801
Defect
It has been determined that on V-Class and Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp.
Remedy
Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status
Vehicles affected
176 V-Class vehicles
Built
1 May 2015 to 31 May 2017
Front door handles may not be installed correctly
Launched 17 May 2018DVSA recall R/2018/131Manufacturer ref. SRPC1816
Defect
Driver and front passenger door exterior handles may not have been installed correctly.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check installation of the door handles and if necessary replace and correctly install.
Vehicles affected
3 V-Class vehicles
Built
16 Feb 2018 to 17 Feb 2018
Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded
Launched 2 February 2018DVSA recall R/2017/350Manufacturer ref. SRX1800
Defect
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Vehicles affected
4,393 V-Class vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017
Retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located
Launched 2 January 2018DVSA recall R/2017/324Manufacturer ref. SRX1701 (Car)
Defect
The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted. this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy
On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary. R/2017/323
Vehicles affected
263 V-Class vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
2017 1 recall
Missing spot welds
Launched 12 October 2017DVSA recall R/2017/248Manufacturer ref. SRX1700
Defect
Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
Launched 2 August 2016DVSA recall R/2016/156Manufacturer ref. SRX1601
Defect
The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.
Launched 9 March 2016DVSA recall R/2016/033Manufacturer ref. SRX1600
Defect
On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.
Launched 16 January 2015DVSA recall R/2014/184Manufacturer ref. SRV1501
Defect
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.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz V-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.
