Vehicle recall R/2021/292

Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall: Software update to improve emissions

DVSA recall R/2021/292 names the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It was launched 29 October 2021. It covers vehicles built 1 December 2009 to 20 July 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/292
Launched: 29 October 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2142
Vehicles: 237 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Nitrogen oxide emissions may not meet requirements.

The fix

Update the diesel engine control unit software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	1 December 2009 to 20 July 2010	237

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/376 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 29 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2021/108 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS and others
R/2021/402 Update to the diesel engine control unit software to improve the emissions 13 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2021/399 Update to improve emissions 13 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2021/274 Vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair 20 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2021/279 The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time 17 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-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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