Vehicle recall R/2012/151

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Airbag may not deploy correctly

DVSA recall R/2012/151 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 22 January 2013. It covers vehicles built 1 April 2012 to 30 June 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/151
Launched: 22 January 2013
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1300
Vehicles: 604 across the lines below

What can go wrong

During production monitoring Daimler AG became aware that in isolated cases on the E-Class coupe the air of the right windowbag may be able to escape more quickly than intended in the event that this is activated in an accident. In the event of a collision and in extreme cases the strict internal safety requirements of Daimler AG may not be adhered to.

The fix

Replace the right windowbag 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 April 2012 to 30 June 2012	604

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Other recalls for these models

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/2012/111 Rear-axle suspension level sensor may break 16 November 2012, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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/2014/182 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-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.

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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