Vehicle recall R/2016/125

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Engine may lose power

DVSA recall R/2016/125 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 10 June 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2015 to 31 May 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/125
Launched: 10 June 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1612
Vehicles: 3,330 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The subject vehicle could unexpectedly lose drive and coast to a halt with no motive power due to a software issue in the powertrain control unit. In certain circumstances it is possible that the risk of collision is heightened.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software of the power train control unit.

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 October 2015 to 31 May 2016	3,330

Is a specific car 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.

Other recalls for these models

R/2015/259 Risk of fire 21 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and others
R/2016/255 Vehicle may cut out 17 November 2016, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2015/239 Engine hood may not behave as intended in a collision 22 December 2015, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2016/275 Risk of fire 15 December 2016, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2015/210 Engine may fail 19 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2017/073 Loss of power steering support 20 February 2017, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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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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