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Mercedes-Benz X-Class recalls

11 DVSA safety recalls name the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, launched 2018 to 2023. Each covers a range of build dates, not every X-Class. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls11
Latest launch2023
Earliest launch2018
Earliest and latest build dates named2007 to 2020
Is a specific X-Class affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Mercedes-Benz X-Class recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
On affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production a leak R/2023/19121 Jul 202327 Oct 2017 to 6 May 20204,731
On certain vehicles the glass of the canopy rear window could break R/2022/15515 Jun 202227 Oct 2017 to 6 May 20204,738
The return pipe of the oil cooler could chafe on the front axle cross member. R/2021/38530 Nov 202120 Aug 2017 to 15 May 20201,546
The function of the child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the super lock function R/2020/27014 Dec 20206 Nov 2017 to 5 Apr 20181,128
Potential leakage and gradual loss of fluid from the hydraulic steering system may occur R/2020/2585 Oct 20206 Nov 2017 to 29 Nov 20194,535
The additional function for the trailer stabilization may not have been included as part R/2020/17314 Sep 202019 Feb 2018 to 2 Oct 201830
The operator's manual does not indicate the correct maximum roof load values R/2020/17114 Sep 20206 Nov 2007 to 18 Feb 20204,631
The active brake assist may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle R/2020/2163 Sep 20206 Nov 2017 to 31 May 20194,089
The maximum permissible roof load of 150 kg is not documented in the operating manual R/2019/16314 Jun 20196 Nov 2017 to 19 Mar 20193,546
Incorrect mounting instructions supplied for retrofitting a trailer coupling R/2019/14414 Jun 20196 Nov 2017 to 18 Jan 20192,324
Tyre pressure monitoring system software error R/2018/1734 Aug 20189 Mar 2018 to 13 Mar 201899

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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