UK Vehicle Recall Check
Mercedes-Benz is one of the UK's most-bought premium brands, and SMMT manufacturer-feed coverage means our combined check usually returns the full recall description alongside the outstanding-status flag.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Mercedes-Benz has run a number of large UK safety recalls in recent years, including a high-profile emergency-call (eCall) software campaign that touched well over a million vehicles globally, plus brake-booster, airbag and Sprinter wheel-stud programmes. Because used Mercedes change hands often through independents, recall letters frequently miss the current keeper. A quick check confirms whether any work needs booking in at a Mercedes-Benz Retailer, free of charge regardless of age.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Mercedes-Benz? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Mercedes-Benz, including the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLA, CLS, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, G-Class, EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, EQS, V-Class, Vito and Sprinter. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Brake booster corrosion recall: in rare cases, longer pedal travel and reduced braking assistance could occur. Drivers were initially advised not to drive affected vehicles pending inspection.
Emergency-call (eCall) communications module software defect that could transmit incorrect vehicle-location data following an accident, prompting a free software update at a retailer.
Wheel-stud and brake-line related recall affecting selected Sprinter chassis-cab and panel-van variants in the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Mercedes-Benz safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | CITAN | Replace clutch assembly |
| Jan 2026 | E-CLASS | SRPC2521 – Routing of transmission wiring harness |
| Jan 2026 | CLA | Bolting of front seats and belt buckles |
| Jan 2026 | CLA | SRPC2523 - Variant of 48V Wiring Harness |
| Dec 2025 | SPRINTER | Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange |
| Dec 2025 | CLA | SRPC2517 - Software of driving assistance system |
| Dec 2025 | CLA | SRPC2516 - Mechanics of the seat belt buckle |
| Dec 2025 | CLA | Composition of window-airbag fabric |
| Dec 2025 | CLA | SRPC2518 - Routing of window-airbag wiring harness |
| Nov 2025 | EQA | SRPC2515 - Short-range sensor front |
| Nov 2025 | GLA | SRPC2515 - Short-range sensor front |
| Oct 2025 | CLA | SRPC2514 - Driving Assistance System Software |
| Sept 2025 | GLC | SRPC2512 - Bolting of Steering Coupling |
| Sept 2025 | EQE | SRPC2512 - Bolting of Steering Coupling |
| Sept 2025 | C-CLASS | SRPC2512 - Bolting of Steering Coupling |
| Sept 2025 | eCITAN | Initialisation of Central Control Unit |
| Sept 2025 | CITAN | Initialisation of Central Control Unit |
| Aug 2025 | VIANO | SRX2501 – Variant of driver's airbag |
| Aug 2025 | VIANO | SRX2502 – Variant of driver's airbag |
| Aug 2025 | VITO | Check driver's airbag replace if necessary |
Every Mercedes-Benz check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Mercedes-Benz vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Sprinter, Vito, V-Class, Citan and eVito are all UK-registered Mercedes-Benz vehicles and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check.
Yes. AMG variants and Mercedes-Maybach models are registered as Mercedes-Benz and are covered by the same check. Recall campaigns are issued against the VIN, not the trim or sub-brand.
If the recall is still outstanding for your VIN, yes. Once a Mercedes-Benz Retailer has logged the inspection (and any required brake-booster replacement) against the VIN, the recall is marked completed and will no longer appear as outstanding.
Mercedes-Benz is part of Mercedes-Benz Group. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Mercedes-Benz maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.