Vehicle recall R/2020/188

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: The material of two closure plugs on the engine may not withstand the maximum loads whilst driving

DVSA recall R/2020/188 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 21 July 2020. It covers vehicles built 9 August 2017 to 21 August 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/188
Launched: 21 July 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2011
Vehicles: 96 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The material of two closure plugs on the engine might not withstand the maximum loads while driving.

The fix

Rework the closure plugs on the engine on the affected vehicles

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	9 August 2017 to 21 August 2018	96

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/225 The data documenting the correct mounting of the turbocharger oil feed as well as the oil return line may be missing 25 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2020/243 Engine control unit software to be updated 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS and others
R/2020/240 The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2020/236 THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2019/389 The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the crankcase might not meet specifications 3 February 2020, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2020/386 The inner tie rods on the front axle steering are the improper length for the vehicle type 12 January 2021, Mercedes-Benz S-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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