Vehicle recall R/2021/382

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: The fuel level might not be displayed correctly

DVSA recall R/2021/382 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 26 November 2021. It covers vehicles built 20 June 2020 to 22 December 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/382
Launched: 26 November 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2148
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The movement of the fuel fill level sensor might be impaired.

The fix

Modify the routing of the internal fuel line in the fuel tank 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 22 December 2020	2

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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/2021/106 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/2021/379 The software of the air bag control unit might not meet specifications 19 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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.

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