Vehicle recall R/2021/365

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: To achieve an improvement in the emissions

DVSA recall R/2021/365 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 11 January 2022. It covers vehicles built 23 October 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/365
Launched: 11 January 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2144
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Daimler AG has come to an understanding with the (KBA) to achieve an improvement in the emissions.

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 S-Class	23 October 2012	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/384 Mounting screws of front axle brake callipers might not meet specifications 11 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2021/434 The configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications. 12 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2021/438 Coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit 21 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2022/024 The communication module might not meet specifications 16 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2022/018 The configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications 16 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2021/106 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GL-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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