Mercedes-Benz V-Class recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 68 safety recalls naming the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, launched from 2000 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 68
- 2000 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 6 August 2025
- R/2025/262
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mercedes-Benz V-Class recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
SRX2502 – Variant of driver's airbag
R/2025/262, launched 6 August 2025, 1,362 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Vito/Viano (639 platform) vehicles an airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver airbag replacement.
Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
SRX2501 – Variant of driver's airbag
R/2025/261, launched 6 August 2025, 123 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Vito/Viano (639 platform) vehicles an airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver airbag replacement.
Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will checkthe airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
SRPC2420 – Fastening of Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
R/2024/475, launched 29 November 2024, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fastening of the steering wheel height adjustment might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the steering column tube on the affected vehicles.
On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak.
R/2023/011, launched 27 January 2023, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak.
Remedy: Replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles.
The routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications
R/2022/335, launched 29 November 2022, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain righthand drive VClass (447 platform) vehicles the routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Check the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT CORRECTLY DEPLOY IF ACTIVATED
R/2021/413, launched 23 September 2022, 2,824 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The drivers’ airbag may not correctly deploy if activated.
Remedy: Replace the drivers air bag assembly
THE TAKATA DRIVER'S AIR BAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED
R/2022/161, launched 12 July 2022, 3,548 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified.
Remedy: Replace the driver’s airbag.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED
R/2022/162, launched 11 July 2022, 133 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The driver's airbag might not deploy as specified.
Remedy: Replace the driver’s airbag.
THE COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT
R/2022/005, launched 12 May 2022, 1,800 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with an OM654 engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.
Remedy: Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/118, launched 9 May 2022, 79 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles.
A COMPONENT ON THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT COULD BE DAMAGED OR DISPLACED
R/2022/093, launched 3 May 2022, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with the highline version of the airbag control unit a component on the electronic circuit board of the airbag control unit could be damaged or displaced.
Remedy: Replace the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.
THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/038, launched 1 March 2022, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Replace the engines on the affected vehicles.
VEHICLES COULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALLIPER CARRIER WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/189, launched 11 January 2022, 15 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake calliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications
Remedy: Check the brake calliper carriers on the front axle and as a precautionary measure renew any front axle brake calliper carrier should it be part of the affected batch.
THE FUEL RETURN LINE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE UNDERFLOOR PANELLING
R/2020/368, launched 1 December 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the flexible fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling resulting in a chafe mark or fuel leak.
Remedy: Check the fuel line and replace if necessary. Adjust and correct fuel line routing.
SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS
R/2021/393, launched 24 November 2021, 2,438 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: As a result of a directive from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) changes are required to certain specific calibration functions within the engine management systems of certain vehicles.
Remedy: Conduct an update to the diesel engine control unit software.
THE MIDDLE FASTENING OF THE ROOF RAIL COULD COME LOOSE
R/2021/266, launched 14 September 2021, 36 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.
Remedy: Check the roof rail and replace it if necessary.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/198, launched 13 September 2021, 4,897 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/193, launched 6 July 2021, 3,063 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles.
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST SURROUNDING COMPONENT
R/2020/367, launched 15 January 2021, 1,666 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the right-hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component due to an insufficient clearance.
Remedy: Check and replace the coolant hose if necessary. Fit protective spacer ring if needed.
THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED
R/2020/249, launched 6 October 2020, 476 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED
R/2020/241, launched 6 October 2020, 2,620 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors before & after the catalytic convertor.
THE THREADED CONNECTIONS OF THE LEFT SEAT BASES WITH THE FLOOR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2020/238, launched 1 October 2020, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Two threaded connections that connect the left seat bases with the floor of the vehicle's body shell may not have been installed with the required tightening torque.
Remedy: Check the potentially affected threaded connections on the affected vehicles and ensure that they have been tightened to the specified torque.
THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PINS OF THE PLUG ON THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/202, launched 24 September 2020, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The solder joints of the engine control unit may not have been carried out in accordance with the specification.
Remedy: Replace the diesel injection system control unit.
THE HEAD RESTRAINT PADDING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FASTENING RODS
R/2020/100, launched 9 July 2020, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rod.
Remedy: Replace the head restraints on the affected vehicles.
INCORRECT RESTRAINT BARS AND/OR HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
R/2020/099, launched 8 July 2020, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Bench seats in the rear may have been installed with the head restraint bars of a different bench seat and/or head restraint variant.
Remedy: Check the head restraints in the rear area in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
THE SPRING PIN OF THE HEAD RESTRAINT OF THE SEAT OR BENCH MAY BE MISSING OR NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED
R/2019/324, launched 18 February 2020, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The head restraints in the rear may have been installed with an incorrect substructure including the head restraint bars.
Remedy: Check the headrests on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.
IN CASE OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITION THE AIRBAG FLAP IN THE DASHBOARD MAY COME LOOSE
R/2019/447, launched 14 January 2020, 184 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The dashboard airbag flap may not have been manufactured according to specification.
Remedy: Renew the cover sheet of the dashboard including the passenger-side airbag flap.
STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER AND POWER PACK ALUMINIUM BOLTS MAY CORRODE
R/2019/134, launched 19 December 2019, 2,587 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail
Remedy: Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON FRONT SWIVEL SEATS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED
R/2019/255, launched 19 September 2019, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possible improperly bolted swivel seat console
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the swivelling console
AN INCORRECT BRAKE LINE VARIANT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
R/2019/222, launched 12 August 2019, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine.
Remedy: If necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection.
POSSIBLE SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED
R/2019/208, launched 30 July 2019, 576 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Marco Polo
Defect: Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed
Remedy: Replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas.
IN CASE OF PASSENGER- SIDE AIRBAG IGNITION THE AIRBAG FLAP IN THE DASHBOARD COULD COME LOOSE.
R/2019/129, launched 3 May 2019, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In case of passenger-side airbag ignition the airbag flap in the dashboard could come loose.
Remedy: Replace the cover sheet of the dashboard including the passenger-side airbag flap.
IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE EMISSIONS CERTAIN SPECIFIC CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTINALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT OF THE VEHICLES
R/2018/311, launched 11 January 2019, 825 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors before & after the catalytic convertor.
TO IMPROVE THE EMISSIONS OF OUR VEHICLE AS QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES TO CERTAIN VEHICLES FROM MODEL SERIES V CLASS (447.8)
R/2018/271, launched 9 January 2019, 4,626 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: Update the relevant control unit’s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP IF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS RECOGNISED AS BEING UNOCCUPIED
R/2018/222, launched 14 November 2018, 5,870 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances
Remedy: Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles
ROTATING FRONT SEAT WIRE FIXINGS CAN LOOSEN
R/2018/157, launched 13 August 2018, 176 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been determined that on V-Class and Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp.
Remedy: Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status
FRONT DOOR HANDLES MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY
R/2018/131, launched 17 May 2018, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Driver and front passenger door exterior handles may not have been installed correctly.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check installation of the door handles and if necessary replace and correctly install.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
R/2017/350, launched 2 February 2018, 4,393 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
R/2017/324, launched 2 January 2018, 263 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted. this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy: On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary. R/2017/323
MISSING SPOT WELDS
R/2017/248, launched 12 October 2017, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
R/2016/156, launched 2 August 2016, 9,399 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE
R/2016/033, launched 9 March 2016, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.
OIL MAY LEAK
R/2014/184, launched 16 January 2015, 5,358 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH
R/2012/007, launched 29 February 2012, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.
SUSPENSION MAY FAIL
R/2012/001, launched 21 February 2012, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bolts connecting the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle may shear. Should this occur the stability of the vehicle could be affected.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts and nuts that connect the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/173, launched 2 February 2012, 62 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2011/068, launched 24 August 2011, 2,924 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: In certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and in the worst case could catch fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the air conditioning fan relay with a modified component.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2011/042, launched 16 June 2011, 10,805 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2010/203, launched 15 December 2010, 108 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
REAR WINDOW MAY DETACH
R/2010/120, launched 19 October 2010, 151 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.
OIL MAY LEAK
R/2010/126, launched 4 October 2010, 260 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.
REAR VENT WINDOW COULD DETACH
R/2009/142, launched 19 January 2010, 731 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that the pane of the rear vent window could work loose from both of the front supports. As a result it is possible that the window could detach from the body and fall away.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.
SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE
R/2009/018, launched 15 April 2009, 22,604 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2008/173, launched 2 March 2009, 362 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2008/176, launched 12 February 2009, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The window air bags may not fully deploy.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2010/181, launched 14 November 2008, 79 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On a limited number of vehicles the fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: The recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced with a quality assured unit.
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
R/2008/130, launched 14 October 2008, 321 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Travel Liner, Vito
Defect: It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.
FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED
R/2008/129, launched 14 October 2008, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2008/143, launched 7 October 2008, 138 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2010/174, launched 6 August 2007, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The engine may stop as a result of the fuel feed lines from tank to engine leaking and or separating because they were not manufactured to the correct specification.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed lines.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2007/017, launched 1 February 2007, 72 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2006/142, launched 15 December 2006, 102 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2006/153, launched 5 December 2006, 3,203 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
R/2007/021, launched 1 December 2006, 77 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.
BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN CAN BECOME DETACHED
R/2005/059, launched 8 June 2005, 9,212 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.
Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.
ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR
R/2004/127, launched 17 August 2004, 592 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: It is possible that the engine speed may reduce or in extreme cases shut down due to a software error in the engine management unit
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and install revised software in the control unit. In most cases this will resolve the problem. In isolated cases it may be necessary to replace the control unit.
THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH
R/2004/032, launched 30 July 2004, 779 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Travel Liner, Vito
Defect: Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.
HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE
R/2000/148, launched 1 July 2000, 6,386 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Vito
Defect: The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.