Vehicle recall R/2023/120

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: On affected vehicles the firewall seal may not satisfy leak tightness requirements

DVSA recall R/2023/120 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 28 April 2023. It covers vehicles built 6 July 2020 to 23 September 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/120
Launched: 28 April 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2306 / 6290102
Vehicles: 7 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the firewall seal may not satisfy leak tightness requirements. Water may enter into the vehicle causing corrosion on electrical contacts function of the PreSafe system may be impaired and it may not be possible to restart a parked vehicle.

The fix

Install an additional seal for the firewall as a precautionary measure.

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	6 July 2020 to 23 September 2020	7

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Other recalls for these models

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/2023/173 THE MONITORING SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (EPS) MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONs. 14 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/149 On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. 4 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/148 On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. 4 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/245 On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient. 25 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/223 On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform. 29 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others

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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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