Vehicle recall R/2022/116

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear

DVSA recall R/2022/116 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 23 May 2022. It covers vehicles built 18 February 2016 to 20 February 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/116
Launched: 23 May 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2215 / 0591016
Vehicles: DVSA lists 714 on each model line

What can go wrong

Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions.

The fix

Replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 714. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	20 February 2019	714
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	18 February 2016 to 10 October 2018	714
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE)	18 February 2016 to 18 June 2018	714

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2022/114 The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel 16 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and others
R/2022/117 The software of the rear signal acquisition and actuation module might not meet specifications 16 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2022/125 The passenger air bag may not deploy as specified 1 June 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/124 The passenger air bag may not deploy as specified 1 June 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/110 The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications. 13 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2022/113 One or more control unit vehicle configurations might not meet specifications 13 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-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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