Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 139 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the most recent on 23 June 2026. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Mercedes-Benz E-Class, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
Has the Mercedes-Benz E-Class been recalled?
DVSA lists 139 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The newest, R/2026/201, was launched on 23 June 2026; DVSA’s wording is “Coolant pump control software”. The recall covering the longest build period is R/2017/124, for Jan 2004 to Mar 2017. Together the recalls’ build dates cover cars built in 1994 to 1997 and 2000 to 2025.
Whether a particular car is affected depends on its registration, which only GOV.UK’s recall check can tell you. Looking to buy one? See used Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars for sale on Autoza.
DVSA recalls for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 1994 to 1997 and 2000 to 2025. 8 recalls give no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2026/201 | Coolant pump control software | Built May 2017 | |
| R/2025/534 | SRPC2521 – Routing of transmission wiring harness | Built Sep 2024 – Jan 2025 | |
| R/2025/155 | SRPC2504 - Ground connection bolting | Built Feb 2024 – May 2024 | |
| R/2024/502 | SRPC2421 – Welding of rear axle carrier | Built Aug 2024 – Sep 2024 | |
| R/2024/474 | SRPC2419 Misfire Detection M264 | Built Jan 2021 – Sep 2023 | |
| R/2024/399 | SRPC2417 - Function Cross Traffic Alert | Built Apr 2023 – Oct 2023 | |
| R/2024/398 | SRPC2414 - Function Cross Traffic Alert | Built May 2023 – Oct 2023 | |
| R/2024/307 | SRPC2412 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector | Built Oct 2019 – Apr 2022 | |
| R/2024/305 | SRPC2409 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector | Built Oct 2019 – Apr 2022 | |
| R/2024/174 | SRPC2406 - Routing of transmission wiring harness | Built Nov 2023 | |
| R/2024/130 | SRPC2401 - System protection | Built Apr 2023 | |
| R/2024/128 | SRPC2400 - Bolting of 48 volt ground connection | Built Oct 2021 | |
| R/2023/223 | On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform. | Built Aug 2021 – Dec 2022 | |
| R/2023/249 | On affected vehicles the coding of the exit warning system might not meet specifications. | Built Apr 2022 – Sep 2022 | |
| R/2023/238 | On affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications. | Built Oct 2020 – Jan 2022 | |
| R/2023/023 | On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. | Built Apr 2011 – May 2016 | |
| R/2023/020 | The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. | Built Aug 2002 – Mar 2009 | |
| R/2022/310 | The attachment for the 12v battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident | Built Mar 2018 – Aug 2022 | |
| R/2022/250 | The transmission wiring harness might not be routed according to specifications | Built Jan 2018 – Mar 2022 | |
| R/2022/238 | The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications | Built Mar 2020 – Apr 2020 |
Older recalls (119 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2022/170 | The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications | Built Oct 2021 – Nov 2021 | |
| R/2022/136 | The bolting of the 48v ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque | Built Sep 2021 – Oct 2021 | |
| R/2022/116 | Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wearDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Feb 2016 – Jun 2018Built Feb 2016 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2022/114 | The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheelDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Feb 2020 – Jan 2022 | |
| R/2022/110 | The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.DVSA lists this under: E-Class Convertible; E-Class Coupe | Built Feb 2020 – Dec 2020 | |
| R/2022/061 | A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injectorDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jul 2018 – Sep 2019 | |
| R/2022/033 | The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Sep 2020 | |
| R/2022/019 | The software of the engine control unit might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jun 2020 – Oct 2021 | |
| R/2021/438 | Coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuitDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Apr 2017 – Oct 2021 | |
| R/2021/446 | The crankshaft might not meet specifications | Built Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 | |
| R/2021/384 | Mounting screws of front axle brake callipers might not meet specifications | Built Oct 2021 | |
| R/2021/130 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/108 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/107 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/106 | 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 specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/359 | Takata airbag might not deploy as specified | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2021/358 | Takata airbag might not deploy as specified | Built Aug 2004 – Dec 2013 | |
| R/2021/304 | The belt tensioner arm may have been manufactured with borderline tolerance | Built Jan 2019 – Mar 2021 | |
| R/2021/286 | The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications | Built Aug 2020 – Sep 2020 | |
| R/2021/279 | The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2021/277 | The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Built Aug 2004 – Dec 2013 | |
| R/2021/223 | The fixation of the rear headrests might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 | |
| R/2021/150 | The software and hardware of the parking control unit might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 | |
| R/2021/145 | The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications | Built Dec 2005 – Sep 2006 | |
| R/2021/110 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/120 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/111 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/134 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/133 | The emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/132 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/131 | The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/129 | The emergency call system might not meet specificationsDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe / Convertible | Built Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | |
| R/2021/146 | The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specifications | Built Mar 2018 – Sep 2020 | |
| R/2021/140 | The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner may not be attached according to specifications | Built Nov 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/2020/334 | The high voltage wiring harness shield may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles | Built Jan 2018 – Feb 2020 | |
| R/2020/285 | Software update required to improve emissions | Built May 2009 – May 2011 | |
| R/2020/243 | Engine control unit software to be updated | Built Nov 2011 – May 2018 | |
| R/2020/240 | The seat belt warning function does not meet the specificationDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe | Built Mar 2016 – Feb 2019 | |
| R/2020/236 | The emergency call system (eCall) does not meet the specification | Built Mar 2017 – Sep 2018 | |
| R/2020/200 | Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management | Built Oct 2008 – Jan 2013 | |
| R/2020/226 | Electro-chemical processes may create conductive connections inside the electric busbar | Built Mar 2016 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2020/225 | The data documenting the correct mounting of the turbocharger oil feed as well as the oil return line may be missing | Built Jun 2018 – Mar 2020 | |
| R/2020/197 | The left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications | Built Jan 2020 – Mar 2020 | |
| R/2020/048 | The elastomeric material of the oil feed line to the turbochargers may not meet specifications | Built May 2018 – May 2019 | |
| R/2019/372 | Certain front seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured according to specification | Built Jun 2018 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2020/123 | The seatbelt on the front left seat might not have been mounted according to specification. | Built Sep 2019 | |
| R/2019/458 | The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications | Built Mar 2000 – Jul 2010 | |
| R/2019/326 | The spoiler on the rear door may have been mounted incorrectly | Built Sep 2016 – Jan 2019 | |
| R/2019/304 | Software update required to improve emissions | Built Feb 2013 – Nov 2017 | |
| R/2019/269 | The software of the radar control unit may not meet specification | Built Feb 2017 – Jul 2019 | |
| R/2019/256 | To achieve an improvement in the emissions via software updates | Built Jun 2012 – Nov 2017 | |
| R/2019/253 | The crankshaft may exhibit surface damages | Built Feb 2019 – Mar 2019 | |
| R/2019/043 | An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may not have been manufactured to specifications | Built Jul 2018 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2019/040 | Switches in certain seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured to specifications | Built Jun 2018 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2019/108 | A reset in the cpc control unit could occur whilst driving | Built May 2016 – Aug 2018 | |
| R/2019/092 | A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear | Built Dec 2017 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2019/100 | Right spoiler on rear door might not have been mounted according to specification | Built Jun 2018 – Jul 2018 | |
| R/2018/308 | The air conditioner housing may possibly not have been installed according to specification | Built Nov 2015 – Nov 2016 | |
| R/2019/089 | A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear | Built Mar 2015 – Oct 2018 | |
| R/2018/354 | Rear spoiler on rear end door may not have been fitted to specification | Built Oct 2018 | |
| R/2019/004 | The lock status of the steering coupling was not correctly documented | Built May 2018 | |
| R/2018/327 | The routing of the fuel feed hose might not meet specifications | Built Oct 2015 – Nov 2017 | |
| R/2018/296 | Front passenger seat occupant classification system calibration may not correspond to the specifications | Built Apr 2017 – Jun 2018 | |
| R/2018/253 | Faulty routing of sensor hose in front bumper may impair the function of the active hood | Built Oct 2016 – Jan 2018 | |
| R/2018/232 | Child seat isofix mounting support may be incorrect specification | Built Oct 2017 – Nov 2017 | |
| R/2018/169 | Fault in navigation software | Built Feb 2017 – Jan 2018 | |
| R/2018/204 | Incorrect underfloor panelling installed | Built Mar 2018 | |
| R/2018/168 | Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment | Built Jan 2018 – Mar 2018 | |
| R/2018/158 | Laser welding between backrest rail and backrest metal fitting of front seats may not meet specification | Built Aug 2017 – Feb 2018 | |
| R/2018/146 | Right side of front seat backrests may not lock into place | Built Aug 2017 – Feb 2018 | |
| R/2018/154 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | Built Jun 2011 – Jun 2017 | |
| R/2018/047 | Catalytic converter support bracket may be insecure | Built Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2018/010 | Front seat belt tensioners may not functionDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe | Built Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 | |
| R/2018/006 | Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded | Built Nov 2011 – Jul 2017 | |
| R/2017/338 | Seatbelt pretensioner may not operate | Built Aug 2016 – Apr 2017 | |
| R/2017/299 | Seatbelt pretensioner may not operate | Built Aug 2016 – Apr 2017 | |
| R/2017/253 | Right front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specificationDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe | Built Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 | |
| R/2017/156 | Rear seat belt pre-tensioners may fail to restrain occupants as intended | Built Aug 2016 – Apr 2017 | |
| R/2017/147 | Left front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specification | Built Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 | |
| R/2017/148 | Steering power assist may deactivate | Built Aug 2015 – Jun 2016 | |
| R/2017/214 | Oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe. | Built Oct 2016 – May 2017 | |
| 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/2017/159 | Electric power steering motor defective | Built Aug 2014 – Dec 2016 | |
| R/2017/124 | Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification | Built Jan 2004 – Mar 2017 | |
| R/2017/084 | Steering column switch module may become inoperative | Built Jul 2016 | |
| R/2017/093 | Front airbag may be deactivated | Built Oct 2014 – Sep 2016 | |
| R/2017/041 | Short circuit may occur | Built Oct 2014 – Nov 2016 | |
| R/2017/073 | Loss of power steering supportDVSA lists this under: E-Class Coupe | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2016/275 | Risk of fire | Built Jun 2015 – Sep 2016 | |
| R/2016/255 | Vehicle may cut out | Built Oct 2015 – Aug 2016 | |
| R/2016/125 | Engine may lose power | Built Oct 2015 – May 2016 | |
| R/2015/259 | Risk of fire | Built Oct 2015 – Nov 2015 | |
| R/2015/239 | Engine hood may not behave as intended in a collision | Built Jun 2015 – Jul 2015 | |
| R/2015/210 | Engine may fail | Built Jul 2015 – Sep 2015 | |
| R/2015/171 | Fire may occur | Built Apr 2015 – May 2015 | |
| R/2015/149 | Front seats may not be secured acording to specification | Built Jun 2014 | |
| R/2015/041 | Fire may occur | Built Jul 2012 – Dec 2014 | |
| R/2014/182 | Oil may leak | Built Feb 2014 – Nov 2014 | |
| R/2013/031 | Fuel may leak | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2012/159 | Engine may cut out | Built Aug 2011 – Dec 2011 | |
| R/2012/151 | Airbag may not deploy correctly | Built Apr 2012 – Jun 2012 | |
| R/2012/111 | Rear-axle suspension level sensor may break | Built Jul 2006 – Apr 2009 | |
| R/2011/172 | Fuel may leak | Built Jan 2009 – Dec 2011 | |
| R/2011/116 | Steering may become heavy | Built Nov 2010 – Apr 2011 | |
| R/2010/205 | Fuel may leak | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2010/156 | Power assisted steering may leak oil. | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2008/149 | Engine could lose power. | Built Jan 2006 – Dec 2007 | |
| R/2008/147 | Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected | Built Jan 2004 – Oct 2008 | |
| R/2006/046 | Engine may revert to limp home mode | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2005/134 | Brake pedal may require more effort than expected | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2005/056 | Brake pedal may require more effort than expected | Built Jan 2001 – Dec 2005 | |
| R/2004/094 | Possibility of reduced braking efficiency | Built Jun 2002 – Jun 2003 | |
| R/2000/142 | Unintentional deployment of air bag | Built Sep 1995 – Dec 1996 | |
| R/2000/088 | Potential loss of pas oil | Built Jan 1994 – Dec 1997 | |
| R/2000/147 | Heater booster concern | Built Jan 2000 – Dec 2000 |
How to check whether a particular Mercedes-Benz E-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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