Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 92 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the most recent on 15 April 2026. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Mercedes-Benz A-Class, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 2000 and 2004 to 2025. 3 recalls give no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2026/098 | SRPC2601 - Interior Door Handle Release | Built Apr 2025 – Sep 2025 | |
| R/2025/131 | SRPC2503 - Variant of rear axle brake hose | Built Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 | |
| R/2024/166 | SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software | Built Jan 2018 – Feb 2024 | |
| R/2024/024 | On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a pri… | Built Sep 2012 – Mar 2018 | |
| R/2023/190 | On affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements. | Built May 2022 – Jun 2022 | |
| R/2023/185 | On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the v… | Built May 2019 – Jul 2019 | |
| R/2023/062 | Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements | Built Mar 2015 – Apr 2018 | |
| R/2022/062 | Bolting on brake caliper housing might not meet specifications | Built Dec 2019 – Nov 2021 | |
| R/2022/061 | A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector | Built Jul 2018 – Sep 2019 | |
| R/2021/444 | Power supply connection of power steering might have been contaminated with adhesive | Built Jun 2020 – Jul 2020 | |
| R/2021/437 | Locking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly | Built Jan 2020 – Feb 2021 | |
| R/2021/401 | The corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing might not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle | Built Jun 2019 | |
| R/2021/402 | Update to the diesel engine control unit software to improve the emissions | Built Jun 2012 – Jul 2013 | |
| R/2021/399 | Update to improve emissions | Built May 2010 – May 2012 | |
| R/2021/108 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/376 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/292 | Software update to improve emissions | Built Dec 2009 – Jul 2010 | |
| R/2021/274 | Vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Built Jul 2013 – Oct 2019 | |
| R/2021/279 | The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Built Aug 2004 – Dec 2013 | |
| R/2021/277 | The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Built Aug 2004 – Dec 2013 |
Older recalls (72 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2021/202 | A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications | Built Nov 2016 – Feb 2017 | |
| R/2021/246 | The bolting of a side crash sensor might not meet specifications | Built Apr 2019 – May 2019 | |
| R/2021/110 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/119 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/120 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/111 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/134 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/133 | The emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/132 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/131 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/128 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/084 | The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications | Built Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 | |
| R/2021/083 | The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications | Built Feb 2017 – Mar 2020 | |
| R/2021/082 | The communication module may be deactivated | Built May 2016 – Jul 2020 | |
| R/2021/030 | The right handle for attaching the child seat to the isofix bracket may be missing on the rear right seat | Built Jul 2020 – Sep 2020 | |
| R/2020/336 | The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications | Built Nov 2018 – Feb 2020 | |
| R/2020/339 | The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might noot meet specifications | Built Nov 2018 – Feb 2020 | |
| R/2020/332 | The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification | Built May 2019 – Jun 2019 | |
| R/2020/277 | An electrical contact inside the engine control unit may not meet the specification | Built Dec 2019 – Jan 2020 | |
| R/2020/237 | Vehicles may be filled with the refrigerant R-134a instead of R-1234yf | Built Oct 2019 – Nov 2019 | |
| R/2020/262 | The oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak | Built Oct 2019 – Jun 2020 | |
| R/2020/236 | The emergency call system (eCall) does not meet the specification | Built Mar 2017 – Sep 2018 | |
| R/2020/221 | The air conditioning drain hose may be incorrectly installed | Built Jan 2018 – Feb 2019 | |
| R/2020/198 | The bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly | Built Oct 2019 | |
| R/2020/134 | The mounting of the gas line to the gas generator of the inerter system may not meet specifications | Built May 2019 | |
| R/2019/446 | The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not meet the specification | Built Apr 2015 – Nov 2017 | |
| R/2019/408 | The glass panel of the sliding roof may not have been bonded correctly | Built Oct 2018 | |
| R/2019/371 | A weld seam on the height adjustment of the left front seat might be insufficiently welded | Built Oct 2018 – Nov 2018 | |
| R/2019/340 | Front seat belt end fitting may not be mounted correctly | Built Mar 2018 – Jul 2018 | |
| R/2019/278 | The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements | Built Nov 2012 – Oct 2013 | |
| R/2019/327 | The refrigerant in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements | Built Jan 2012 – Oct 2013 | |
| R/2019/354 | The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements | Built Nov 2012 – Oct 2013 | |
| R/2019/337 | The four locknuts securing the air bag might be missing | Built Aug 2018 – Sep 2019 | |
| R/2019/282 | The rear right wheel carrier might have been manufactured outside specification | Built Apr 2019 | |
| R/2019/293 | The protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear in the outer areas. | Built Jan 2018 – Jul 2018 | |
| R/2019/269 | The software of the radar control unit may not meet specification | Built Feb 2017 – Jul 2019 | |
| R/2019/221 | Air condition system refridgerant does not meet requirements | Built Nov 2012 – Oct 2013 | |
| R/2019/253 | The crankshaft may exhibit surface damages | Built Feb 2019 – Mar 2019 | |
| R/2019/217 | The software of the transmission control unit might not meet specification. | Built Jul 2018 – Feb 2019 | |
| R/2019/108 | A reset in the cpc control unit could occur whilst driving | Built May 2016 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2019/105 | The driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever. | Built Jul 2018 – Feb 2019 | |
| R/2019/097 | The locknuts securing the airbag might be insufficiently tightened | Built Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 | |
| R/2019/093 | Brake hose may leak brake fluid | Built Mar 2018 – Nov 2018 | |
| R/2019/076 | Starter wiring harness flat conductor may not have been routed correctly | Built Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 | |
| R/2019/021 | A designed perforation in the dashboard may not match the current specification. the airbag could be damaged as it opens | Built Jun 2018 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2019/003 | The locks of the right and/or left seat backrest will not be able to lock | Built May 2018 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2018/250 | Multibeam led headlamp control unit coding may not correspond with specifications | Built Sep 2017 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2018/203 | Communication module software incorrect specification for emergency call system | Built Jan 2018 – Apr 2018 | |
| R/2018/168 | Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment | Built Jan 2018 – Mar 2018 | |
| R/2018/167 | Missing welding points at both front side members | Built Sep 2017 – Mar 2018 | |
| R/2018/130 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | Built Nov 2011 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2018/098 | Steering components may be insufficiently grounded | Built Nov 2011 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2018/069 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | Built Nov 2011 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2018/020 | Bonding of the windshield may be inadequate | Built May 2017 | |
| R/2017/282 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | Built Nov 2011 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2017/179 | Vacuum line brake booster may break | Built Apr 2011 – Apr 2013 | |
| R/2017/177 | Airbag may not deploy correctly | Built Aug 2016 – Mar 2017 | |
| R/2017/096 | Starting current limiter may overload | Built Feb 2014 – Feb 2017 | |
| R/2016/124 | Vehicle may stall | Built Oct 2015 – Nov 2015 | |
| R/2015/259 | Risk of fire | Built Oct 2015 – Nov 2015 | |
| R/2015/210 | Engine may fail | Built Jul 2015 – Sep 2015 | |
| R/2015/145 | Front passenger airbag may not deploy | Built Sep 2014 – Nov 2014 | |
| R/2015/099 | Possibility of loss of drive | Built Sep 2011 – Jun 2013 | |
| R/2014/182 | Oil may leak | Built Feb 2014 – Nov 2014 | |
| R/2013/100 | Driver and passenger backrest may become insecure | Built Jun 2013 – Jul 2013 | |
| R/2013/053 | Airbag may not perform correctly in a collsion | Built Jun 2012 – Dec 2012 | |
| R/2012/063 | Transmission may not operate correctly | Built Feb 2011 – Jun 2011 | |
| R/2010/123 | Fuel may leak | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2008/147 | Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected | Built Jan 2004 – Oct 2008 | |
| R/2008/126 | Seat belt buckle could detach. | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2005/140 | Wiper arm may fracture | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2010/152 | Brakes may not perform to specification | Built Jan 2000 – Dec 2000 |
How to check whether a particular Mercedes-Benz A-Class is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
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Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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