Vehicle recall R/2020/285

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Software update required to improve emissions

DVSA recall R/2020/285 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 13 November 2020. It covers vehicles built 26 May 2009 to 2 May 2011.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/285
Launched: 13 November 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2035
Vehicles: 383 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles

The fix

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator’s manual.

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	26 May 2009 to 2 May 2011	383

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/334 The high voltage wiring harness shield may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles 2 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE 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/2020/200 Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management 5 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2020/226 Electro-chemical processes may create conductive connections inside the electric busbar 22 September 2020, 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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