Vehicle recall R/2022/033

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor

DVSA recall R/2022/033 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 2 March 2022. It covers vehicles built 28 September 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/033
Launched: 2 March 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2203
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications

On certain vehicles the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications.

The fix

Check the crash sensor at the bending beam on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.

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 (E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE)	28 September 2020	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/019 The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications 10 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2022/061 A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector 24 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and others
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/2021/446 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 13 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
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/2022/110 The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications. 13 May 2022, 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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