Vehicle recall R/2016/275

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Risk of fire

DVSA recall R/2016/275 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 15 December 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2015 to 30 September 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/275
Launched: 15 December 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1627
Vehicles: 26 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain 6 and 8 cylinder engine vehicles a faulty rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead may have been installed. It is therefore possible that the panel/bulkhead may contact the left exhaust catalytic converter due to insufficient clearance. If the catalytic converter is subjected to high temperatures due to heavy driving conditions i.e. full throttle or towing then there is a risk of the rear engine compartment panel igniting and a vehicle fire ensuing.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the clearance between the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead and the exhaust catalytic converter. If the clearance is insufficient then the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead will be replaced.

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 June 2015 to 30 September 2016	26

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/255 Vehicle may cut out 17 November 2016, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/073 Loss of power steering support 20 February 2017, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/093 Front airbag may be deactivated 13 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/041 Short circuit may occur 13 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/084 Steering column switch module may become inoperative 15 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/124 Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification 19 April 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-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.

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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