Vehicle recall R/2023/259

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2023/259 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 2 October 2023. It covers vehicles built 26 August 2020 to 22 March 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/259
Launched: 2 October 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2330
Vehicles: 549 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications.

The fix

Check 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 S-Class	26 August 2020 to 22 March 2023	549

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Other recalls for these models

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/2023/245 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/2023/149 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/2023/173 THE MONITORING SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (EPS) MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONs. 14 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2024/024 On affected vehicles the panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair. 7 February 2024, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz S-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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