Vehicle recall R/2021/379

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: The software of the air bag control unit might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/379 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 19 November 2021. It covers vehicles built 20 June 2020 to 10 March 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/379
Launched: 19 November 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2149
Vehicles: 441 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The software of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications.

The fix

Update the software of the airbag control unit 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	20 June 2020 to 10 March 2021	441

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/382 The fuel level might not be displayed correctly 26 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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/2021/106 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
R/2021/340 A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications 5 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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/2021/365 To achieve an improvement in the emissions 11 January 2022, 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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