Vehicle recall R/2020/170

Mercedes-Benz Vito recall: Implausable signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can occur at high speeds

DVSA recall R/2020/170 names the Mercedes-Benz Vito. It was launched 3 September 2020. It covers vehicles built 23 November 2018 to 27 January 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/170
Launched: 3 September 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV2010
Vehicles: 368 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Implausible signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion.

The fix

Update the software of the power electronics 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 Vito (EVITO BM447)	23 November 2018 to 27 January 2020	368

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/193 The solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine may not be to specification 3 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/230 Specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/218 The threaded connections of the left seat bases with the floor may not be tightened correctly 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/204 Engine control unit software needs updating 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/365 The right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against a surrounding component 16 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/379 The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced 23 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito

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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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