Mercedes-Benz Vito recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 75 safety recalls naming the Mercedes-Benz Vito, 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 Vito recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 75
- 2000 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 4 August 2025
- R/2025/239
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mercedes-Benz Vito 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.
Check driver's airbag replace if necessary
R/2025/239, launched 4 August 2025, 1,527 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The manufacturer has determined that on affected vehicles a potentially defective airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver-airbag replacement. In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the airbag may not provide any restraining effect and there could be a risk of injury to the occupants from separating inflator parts.
Remedy: Check the airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Check driver's airbag replace if necessary
R/2025/238, launched 4 August 2025, 17,349 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The manufacturer has determined that on affected vehicles a potentially defective airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver-airbag replacement. In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the airbag may not provide any restraining effect and there could be a risk of injury to the occupants from separating inflator parts.
Remedy: Check the airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Update software of control units
R/2025/116, launched 15 May 2025, 572 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Mercedes-Benz are updating the engine control unit software in diesel vehicles with emissions standard Euro 5 as part of a mandatory recall. This measure was supposedly carried out previously on the vehicles included in this measure but the software update was not properly documented in our systems at that time.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will perform control unit programming on the vehicles affected using the Service Measure special process as part of a recall. As part of this the software of the affected control units will be updated. The scope of the affected control units may vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
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/2023/012, launched 13 February 2023, 7 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 rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip
R/2022/271, launched 28 September 2022, 13,217 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear-view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip.
Remedy: Conduct a software update on the potentially affected vehicles
CONFIGURATIONS WERE WRITTEN INTO ONE OR MORE CONTROL UNITS THAT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/244, launched 16 September 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the configuration of the affected control units on the affected vehicles.
THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT CORRECTLY DEPLOY IF ACTIVATED
R/2022/258, launched 1 September 2022, 4,469 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The drivers’ airbag may not correctly deploy if activated.
Remedy: Replace the drivers air bag assembly.
On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals
R/2022/233, launched 8 August 2022, 1,835 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals.
Remedy: Replace the gear recognition sensor of the affected vehicles. In individual cases it may also be necessary to replace the transmission.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED
R/2022/157, launched 14 June 2022, 28,465 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.
Remedy: Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles
VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED
R/2022/156, launched 30 May 2022, 25,409 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles fitted withTakata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.
Remedy: Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles
THE ELECTRIC RESISTANCE IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY BE INTERRUPTED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2022/092, launched 7 April 2022, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with the highline version of the airbag control unit the electric resistance in the circuit board of the airbag control unit may be interrupted in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Replace the airbag control unit.
VEHICLES WITH AN OM654 ENGINE MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT
R/2022/091, launched 4 April 2022, 3,440 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with a Diesel 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.
ON CERTAIN MODELS WITH AN OM654 CLASSIC DIESEL ENGINE THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
R/2022/041, launched 18 February 2022, 10 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic diesel engine the crankshaft might not correspond with the required specification.
Remedy: Replace the engines on the affected vehicles.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/417, launched 1 December 2021, 2,533 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Sprinter
Defect: On certain vehicles the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the HERMES communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles
UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
R/2021/351, launched 19 October 2021, 23,179 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Mandatory recall requiring the updating of software in the engine control unit with the Euro 5b+ N1 GR.III/N2 emissions standard.
Remedy: Update the software in multiple control units depending on vehicle specification and options.
The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended
R/2021/312, launched 7 October 2021, 2,889 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The gear recognition function in the transmission may not function as intended.
Remedy: Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles
THE MIDDLE FASTENING OF THE ROOF RAIL COULD COME LOOSE
R/2021/244, launched 1 July 2021, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.
Remedy: Carry out a check of the roof rail and replace if necessary.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/191, launched 8 June 2021, 42,820 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Sprinter
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/2021/190, launched 8 June 2021, 27,214 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Sprinter
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 FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER CARRIER COULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE OF SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/164, launched 7 May 2021, 64 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake caliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications.
Remedy: Conduct a check the brake caliper carriers on the front axle and as a precautionary measure renew any front axle brake caliper carrier should it be part of the affected batch.
THE ADDITIONAL LOCK FOR THE CONNECTOR OF THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WIRING HARNESS IN THE CO DRIVER'S SEAT BENCH MAY NOT BE LOCKED
R/2021/100, launched 13 April 2021, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The additional lock for the connector of the seat belt tensioner wiring harness in the co-driver’s seat bench may not be locked.
Remedy: Check the condition of the additional lock and if necessary lock correctly.
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST A SURROUNDING COMPONENT
R/2020/365, launched 16 December 2020, 1,797 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 SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PINS OF THE PLUG ON THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/193, launched 3 September 2020, 2 vehicles 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.
SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/230, launched 14 August 2020, 941 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification.
Remedy: Update the software in the engine control unit.
THE THREADED CONNECTIONS OF THE LEFT SEAT BASES WITH THE FLOOR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2020/218, launched 14 August 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.
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING
R/2020/204, launched 14 August 2020, 7,794 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Emission control levels may not meet specification
Remedy: The software in multiple control units will be updated.
FAULTY PARAMETERIZATION OF EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT
R/2020/072, launched 16 April 2020, 5,838 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles have a faulty parameterization of the ‘exhaust gas aftertreatment’ control unit.
Remedy: Programming update on the engine control unit.
THE HEAD RESTRAINTS OF THE LUXURY BENCH SEATS IN THE REAR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY
R/2020/096, launched 3 April 2020, 48 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 HEAD RESTRAINT PADDING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FASTENING RODS
R/2020/095, launched 3 April 2020, 31 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.
VEHICLES WITH AN INTEGRATED BACKUP BATTERY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITHOUT A SEAT BASE COVER
R/2019/343, launched 18 March 2020, 6,860 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles fitted with an auxiliary battery installed under the right front seat may have been delivered without a seat base cover
Remedy: Retro-fit the seat box cover to the affected vehicles
VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
R/2019/321, launched 12 December 2019, 46 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vehicles may not have been delivered with the current version of the printed operator's manual.
Remedy: Replace the operator's manual the service booklet and the fuse assignment supplement of the affected vehicles
STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER AND POWER PACK ALUMINIUM BOLTS MAY CORRODE
R/2019/345, launched 13 November 2019, 10,321 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The screws of the power pack on the power steering may fail.
Remedy: Replace and wax the screws on the steering gear and replace the steering gear if necessary.
AN INCORRECT BRAKE LINE VARIANT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
R/2019/223, launched 9 August 2019, 8 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
SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED
R/2019/226, launched 29 July 2019, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
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
ONE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SENSOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
R/2019/084, launched 28 March 2019, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Electric power steering sensor may have been manufactured outside of the specification.
Remedy: Replace the electric power steering on the affected vehicles.
INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
R/2018/381, launched 24 February 2019, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.
Remedy: Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
R/2018/283, launched 26 November 2018, 5,796 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: The software in multiple control units will be updated.
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
R/2018/282, launched 26 November 2018, 5,274 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: The software in multiple control units will be updated
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
R/2018/281, launched 26 November 2018, 285 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: The software in multiple control units will be updated
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
R/2018/280, launched 26 November 2018, 5,423 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy: The software in multiple control units will be updated
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP IF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS RECOGNISED AS BEING UNOCCUPIED
R/2018/223, launched 14 November 2018, 5,906 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/2018/163, launched 13 August 2018, 209 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been determined that on 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. The reason for this is the technical concept which allows for flexible cable harness installation depending on the seat mounting.
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.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
R/2017/349, launched 2 February 2018, 13,752 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/2017/323, launched 2 January 2018, 232 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.
VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY UPDATED
R/2017/232, launched 20 November 2017, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Sprinter
Defect: The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
Remedy: On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
MISSING SPOT WELDS
R/2017/248, launched 12 October 2017, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V-Class
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
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2016/189, launched 6 September 2016, 1,869 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel line
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
R/2016/156, launched 2 August 2016, 9,399 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/173, launched 2 February 2012, 62 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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.
AIRBAG MAY NOT FULLY INFLATE
R/2008/160, launched 3 March 2009, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that due to a faulty aluminium housing the front passenger airbags may not deploy when required. On deployment the inner wall of the container may break resulting in the airbag failing to fully inflate and parts possibly dispersing into the vehicle.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2008/173, launched 2 March 2009, 362 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V-Class
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 V-Class
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.
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
R/2008/130, launched 14 October 2008, 321 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Travel Liner, V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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 V-Class
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, V-Class
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.
POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
R/2003/101, launched 8 August 2003, 82 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision
Remedy: Replace Air Bag control module
HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE
R/2000/148, launched 1 July 2000, 6,386 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V-Class
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 Vito, 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.