Vehicle recall R/2026/098

Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall: Interior Door Handle Release

DVSA recall R/2026/098 names the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It was launched 15 April 2026. It covers vehicles built 15 April 2025 to 20 September 2025.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/098
Launched: 15 April 2026
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2601 / 7296003
Vehicles: 19 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) A-Class (177 platform) and GLA (247 platform) vehicles the bowden cable of the release mechanism of one or more doors might not have been properly mounted.

The fix

As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the bowden cables of the doors on the affected vehicles and mount them correctly 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 A-Class	15 April 2025 to 20 September 2025	19

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Other recalls for these models

R/2025/131 Variant of rear axle brake hose 16 April 2025, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2024/166 Backup function of steering software 6 May 2024, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz EQA and others
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
R/2023/190 On affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements. 17 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2023/185 On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle. 10 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2023/062 Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements 13 March 2023, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-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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