Vehicle recall R/2023/173

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: THE MONITORING SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (EPS) MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONs.

DVSA recall R/2023/173 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz EQS. It was launched 14 July 2023. It covers vehicles built 17 June 2021 to 23 March 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/173
Launched: 14 July 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2315 / 4290303
Vehicles: DVSA lists 1,228 on each model line

What can go wrong

The monitoring software of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) might not meet specifications.

The fix

Update the software of the ESP control unit.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 1,228. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	21 July 2021 to 23 March 2023	1,228
Mercedes-Benz EQS	17 June 2021 to 26 February 2022	1,228

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/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
R/2023/120 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. 28 April 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/259 A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications 2 October 2023, 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.

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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