Vehicle recall R/2012/111

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Rear-axle suspension level sensor may break

DVSA recall R/2012/111 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 16 November 2012. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2006 to 30 April 2009.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/111
Launched: 16 November 2012
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P199
Vehicles: 6,650 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On E Class vehicles without AIRMATIC blocking of the level sensor linkage may occur. In extreme cases this may lead to breakage of the level sensor linkage. The linkage is used to measure the vehicle level via a sensor. If the linkage breaks it is possible the level sensor constantly records a vehicle level that is too low. This leads to a contact pressure rise in both air spring bellows and to hardening of the rear-axle suspension causing a noticeable loss in comfort.

The fix

Replace the level sensor linkage on these vehicles as a precautionary measure.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 July 2006 to 30 April 2009	6,650

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Other recalls for these models

R/2012/151 Airbag may not deploy correctly 22 January 2013, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2012/159 Engine may cut out 29 January 2013, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2013/031 Fuel may leak 28 March 2013, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2011/172 Fuel may leak 26 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2011/116 Steering may become heavy 24 October 2011, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS
R/2010/205 Fuel may leak 7 January 2011, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others

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Source

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.

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