Vehicle recall R/2022/310

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz CLS recall: The attachment for the 12v battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident

DVSA recall R/2022/310 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz CLS. It was launched 10 November 2022. It covers vehicles built 30 November 2017 to 23 August 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/310
Launched: 10 November 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2249 / 5490204
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3,645 on each model line

What can go wrong

On certain E-Class vehicles the attachment for the 12V battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident.

The fix

Install an additional fixation of the 12V battery on the affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3,645. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz CLS	30 November 2017 to 6 July 2022	3,645
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	7 March 2018 to 23 August 2022	3,645

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/2022/250 The transmission wiring harness might not be routed according to specifications 14 September 2022, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2022/238 The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications 16 August 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2023/020 The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. 6 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz Clc, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2023/023 On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. 20 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2022/170 The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications 22 June 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2022/136 The bolting of the 48v ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque 6 June 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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