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Mercedes-Benz Vans: 163 UK recalls

Every recall DVSA lists for Mercedes-Benz Vans since 23 February 1996, newest first. 1,148,412 vehicles listed. No rewrites caught yet. All makes.

LaunchedReferenceModelsConcernVehiclesRewrites
4 April 2026R/2026/120CitanReplace Clutch Assembly397
19 December 2025R/2025/428SprinterWeld Seam On Rear Axle Brake Mounting Flange2
2 September 2025R/2025/332Ecitan and CitanInitialisation Of Central Control Unit194
4 August 2025R/2025/239VitoCheck Driver'S Airbag Replace If Necessary1,527
4 August 2025R/2025/238VitoCheck Driver'S Airbag Replace If Necessary17,349
15 May 2025R/2025/116Vito 639Update Software Of Control Units572
11 April 2025R/2025/079Esprinter 907Check Axle Drive Module Of Rear Axle160
24 January 2025R/2025/009Sprinter 907Propeller Shaft Weld Seam2
14 August 2024R/2024/301Sprinter 907Replace Spring U-Bolts Of Rear Axle Springs1
30 May 2024R/2024/222Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910B-Pillar Reinforcement701
25 May 2024R/2024/223Esprinter 907Fallback Level Brake Force Assistance40
15 December 2023R/2023/348Sprinter 906 and SprinterOn Affected Vehicles The Fuel Filter Heater May Be Deactivated. If This Happens A Fuel Gelling May Occur At Low Temperatures And An Unexpected Loss Of Propulsion Cannot Be Ruled Out.18
9 October 2023R/2023/284Sprinter 907On Affected Vehicles The Wheel Rim Structure Might Not Meet Specifications. Micro Cracks Might Form In The Rim Structure.1
13 September 2023R/2023/265Sprinter 907On Affected Vehicles The Screw Connection Of The Partition Wall Might Not Meet Specifications.4
21 July 2023R/2023/191X-ClassOn Affected Vehicles Due To A Potential Error In The Press-Fitting Process During Production A Leak At The Radial Shaft Seals Of The Rear Axle Could Occur And Allow Oil To Enter The Parking Brake Drum.4,731
7 July 2023R/2023/192Sprinter 910 and Sprinter 907On Affected Vehicles The Fuse Layout Of The Interior Blower Might Not Meet The Requirements For Permanent Operation Under The Highest Blower Level.88,056
3 May 2023R/2023/119SprinterMercedes-Benz Ag Has Determined That On Certain Sprinter 907 910 Model Vehicles The Software Of The Instrument Cluster Control Unit Does Not Correspond With The Latest Series Production Configuration6,184
13 April 2023R/2023/094Sprinter 907On Certain Vehicles An External Ingress Of Fluids Into The Glow Plug Output Stage May Occur Under Specific Conditions Potentially Resulting In An Electrical Short Circuit And Overheating Of The Component.28,124
13 February 2023R/2023/012Vito 447On 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.7
9 February 2023R/2022/366Sprinter 907On Affected Vehicles A Component Of The Park Pawl System May Suffer Extraordinary Wear Due To A Certain Type Of Customer Usage And Negatively Affect The Ability To Park The Vehicle Safely.6,966
9 February 2023R/2022/365Sprinter 907On Affected Vehicles A Component Of The Park Pawl System May Suffer Extraordinary Wear Due To A Certain Type Of Customer Usage And Negatively Affect The Ability To Park The Vehicle Safely.5,993
7 February 2023R/2023/007Sprinter 906On Affected Vehicles Certain Climatic Conditions Could Over Time Lead To Chemical Alteration Of The Passenger Airbag Inflator Propellant. In The Event Of A Crash The Inflator Could Rupture When The Airbag Is Deployed.12,926
15 November 2022R/2022/312Sprinter 906Specific Climatic Conditions May Over Time Cause A Chemical Change In The Propellant In The Airbag Inflator Of Certain Takata Airbags. In The Event Of An Accident In Which The Airbag Is Deployed This Change Could Cause The Airbag Inflator To Burst Due To Increased Internal Pressure.53
24 October 2022R/2022/265Sprinter 906The Driver Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly If Activated.102,548
28 September 2022R/2022/271Vito 447The Rear View Camera Could Display Frozen Images Due To A Defect In A Memory Chip13,217
26 September 2022R/2022/264Sprinter 906The Driver Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly If Activated62,660
22 September 2022R/2022/192Sprinter 906The Driver'S Front Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended234
16 September 2022R/2022/244VitoConfigurations Were Written Into One Or More Control Units That Might Not Meet Specifications1
1 September 2022R/2022/258Vito 639The Driver'S Airbag May Not Correctly Deploy If Activated4,469
8 August 2022R/2022/233Vito 447On 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 Signals1,835
26 July 2022R/2022/198Sprinter 906The Driver'S Front Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended64,143
12 July 2022R/2022/193Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910The Software Of The Rear-View Camera On Certain Vehicles Might Not Meet Specifications8,184
6 July 2022R/2022/180Sprinter 907An Incorrect Diameter Rear Axle Torsion Bar (Anti Roll Bar) Might Be Installed16
17 June 2022R/2022/174EvitoA Software Implausibility Error In The Hv 'Battery Gateway' Control Unit May Cause The Contactors Of All Hv Batteries To Be Opened Unnecessarily1,621
15 June 2022R/2022/155X-ClassOn Certain Vehicles The Glass Of The Canopy Rear Window Could Break4,738
14 June 2022R/2022/157VitoVehicles Fitted With Takata Driver Airbags Equipped Which May Not Function As Intended When Deployed28,465
30 May 2022R/2022/156VitoVehicles Fitted With Takata Driver Airbags Equipped Which May Not Function As Intended When Deployed25,409
27 April 2022R/2022/103Sprinter 907Crankshaft Might Not Meet Required Specification3
13 April 2022R/2022/106VITO4477 and VITO4476The Coolant Pump Might Have A Leakage.5,866
7 April 2022R/2022/092VitoThe Electric Resistance In The Circuit Board Of The Air Bag Control Unit May Be Interrupted In The Event Of An Accident4
4 April 2022R/2022/091VitoVehicles With An Om654 Engine Might Have A Leakage Between The Vacuum System And The Coolant Circuit3,440
1 April 2022R/2022/069Sprinter 907The Wiring Harness Of The Alternator May Possibly Have Been Swapped With The Wiring Harness Of The Electric Steering300
23 March 2022R/2022/072EsprinterA Software Implausibility Error In The Hv 'Battery Gateway' Control Unit May Cause The Contactors Of All Hv Batteries To Be Opened Unnecessarily2,323
18 February 2022R/2022/041VitoOn Certain Models With An Om654 Classic Diesel Engine The Crankshaft Might Not Correspond With The Required Specification10
18 February 2022R/2022/031Sprinter 907A Temporary Fault With The Automatic Transmission Internal Park Pawl Mechanism May Occur5,962
5 January 2022R/2021/420SprinterThe Engagement Hooks Of The Cable Duct Of The Starter-Generator Wiring Harnessmay Not Be Fully Latched In The Battery Case132
17 December 2021R/2021/412Sprinter 907The Distance Between The Brake Line And Wiring Harness May Not Be Sufficient12,696
9 December 2021R/2021/419SprinterThe Actual Installation Condition Of The Communication Module And Its Correct Commissioning Cannot Be Traced Due To An Error In Production24
9 December 2021R/2021/416Sprinter 907Cracks Could Form In The Connecting Section Of The Trailer-Coupling Block/Crossmember Over The Vehicle Life24
8 December 2021R/2021/415Citan 415A Software Version Which Is Not Compatible With The Esp Control Unit Could Have Been Installed11
1 December 2021R/2021/417Sprinter 907, Vito 447 and Sprinter 910The Behaviour Of The Emergency Call System Might Not Meet Specifications7,599
1 December 2021R/2021/395Sprinter 907None Or Not Approved Cable Ties Have Been Used For Additional Fastening Of The Main Wiring Harness6
30 November 2021R/2021/385X-ClassThe Return Pipe Of The Oil Cooler Could Chafe On The Front Axle Cross Member.1,546
12 November 2021R/2021/387EvitoThe Connection Between Front Axle Suspension Strut And Steering Knuckle Could Loosen64
20 October 2021R/2021/350SprinterUpdate The Software In The Engine Control Unit10
19 October 2021R/2021/351VitoUpdate The Software In The Engine Control Unit23,179
7 October 2021R/2021/312VitoThe Gear Recognition Function In The Transmission Could Not Function As Intended2,889
6 October 2021R/2021/254CitanThe Fuel Line Could Chafe Against The Air Conditioning Line636
4 October 2021R/2021/313Sprinter 906Changes To Specific Aspects Of The Engine Control System Calibration Are Required66,177
20 September 2021R/2021/291SprinterElectrical Cables May Be Improperly Routed Or Mounted Within The Front Swivel Seat Frames1
7 September 2021R/2021/243SprinterThe Esp Software Has Not Been Customised For Upfitted Vehicles With A Higher Centre Of Gravity1
7 September 2021R/2021/200Sprinter 910The Brake Hose Of The Front Axle Could Touch And Chafe The Wheel Housing Interior Lining.3,138
31 August 2021R/2021/242SprinterThe Hydraulic Power Steering Return Line Hoses May Detach At Their Connection Points5,621
6 August 2021R/2021/255SprinterOne Or More Of The Rear Wheel Speed Sensors May Experience An Electrical Failure55
1 July 2021R/2021/244VitoThe Middle Fastening Of The Roof Rail Could Come Loose4
1 July 2021R/2021/186CitanOn Some Vehicles With A Rear-View Camera The Tailgate May Be Unlocked Independently / Automatically6
25 June 2021R/2021/187EsprinterOn Certain Front Wheel Drive Vehicles Equipped With An Additional Traction Battery The Attachment Bolts On The Frame Of This High Voltage Battery Could Be Loose507
8 June 2021R/2021/191Vito and SprinterThe Behaviour Of The Emergency Call System Might Not Meet Specifications85,640
8 June 2021R/2021/190Vito and SprinterThe Behaviour Of The Emergency Call System Might Not Meet Specifications54,428
27 May 2021R/2021/163SprinterThe Retaining Washer On The Bolt Connecting The Brake Pedal To Its Bearing Block Could Come Loose44,820
7 May 2021R/2021/164VitoA Front Axle Brake Caliper Carrier Could Have Been Manufactured Outside Of Specifications64
5 May 2021R/2021/039Esprinter and EvitoThe Corrosion Protection Of The High Voltage Battery Housing May Not Be Sufficient340
13 April 2021R/2021/100VitoThe Additional Lock For The Connector Of The Seat Belt Tensioner Wiring Harness In The Co Driver'S Seat Bench May Not Be Locked6
13 April 2021R/2021/056EsprinterVehicles Have Been Delivered With An Operating Manual That Doesn'T Contain A Warning Notice For The Exclusive Use Of An Approved Charging Cable For Charging The High Voltage (Hv) Battery140
13 April 2021R/2021/033SprinterThe Rescue Cutting Line Located In The Seat Box Of The Driver Seat May Not Be Accessible628
13 April 2021R/2021/032SprinterAn Incorrect Fuse Type For The Electric System Of The Air Suspension Could Have Been Mounted By Error14
9 April 2021R/2021/098SprinterThe Gear Recognition Function In The Transmission Could Not Function As Intended11,394
17 March 2021R/2021/096SprinterThe Rear Brake Calliper May Leak Brake Fluid Into The Housing Of The Electric Parking Brake8,826
16 March 2021R/2021/024SprinterThe Accelerator Pedal May Not Have Been Mounted On The Vehicle In Accordance With The Specification9
10 March 2021R/2021/097SprinterA Software Update Of The Electronic Stability Programme (Esp) Control Unit Is Required153
19 February 2021R/2021/023SprinterThe Electrical Wiring Harness Pre-Installation For The Hermes Control Unit Could Become Stuck Between The Brake Light Switch And The Brake Pedal17
23 December 2020R/2020/379Evito BM447The Mounted Suspension Struts Are Not Sufficiently Reinforced16
23 December 2020R/2020/345SprinterOn Affected Vehicles Front And Rear Brake Hoses May Have Sustained An Outer Cut1,564
16 December 2020R/2020/365Vito BM447The Right Hand Side Radiator Coolant Hose May Chafe Against A Surrounding Component1,797
16 December 2020R/2020/297Sprinter 907Vehicles Were Produced And Delivered Without The Necessary Rear Underride Guard37
16 December 2020R/2020/296Sprinter 910Possible Damage And Short Circuit Of The Glow Plug Relay In Certain Collision Scenarios9,372
14 December 2020R/2020/271EsprinterThe Threaded Connections That Join The Front Axle Wheel Bearings And Drive Shafts May Work Loose5
14 December 2020R/2020/270X-ClassThe Function Of The Child Safety Lock On The Rear Doors In Combination With The Super Lock Function Cannot Always Be Ensured1,128
5 October 2020R/2020/258X-ClassPotential Leakage And Gradual Loss Of Fluid From The Hydraulic Steering System May Occur4,535
14 September 2020R/2020/173X-ClassThe Additional Function For The Trailer Stabilization May Not Have Been Included As Part Of The Retrofitting Of Trailer Hitches30
14 September 2020R/2020/171X-ClassThe Operator'S Manual Does Not Indicate The Correct Maximum Roof Load Values4,631
3 September 2020R/2020/217Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910The Electric Lines Routed Near The Frame For The Rotating Seats May Get Jammed540
3 September 2020R/2020/216X-ClassThe Active Brake Assist May Mistakenly Detect An Obstacle Where There Is No Obstacle4,089
3 September 2020R/2020/193Vito BM447The Solder Joints On The Pins Of The Plug On The Engine May Not Be To Specification2
3 September 2020R/2020/170Evito BM447Implausable Signals Of The Rotary Sensor Within The Electric Drive Can Occur At High Speeds368
14 August 2020R/2020/230Vito BM447Specific Aspects Of The Calibration Of The Engine Control System May Not Be To Specification941
14 August 2020R/2020/218Vito BM447The Threaded Connections Of The Left Seat Bases With The Floor May Not Be Tightened Correctly2
14 August 2020R/2020/204Vito BM447Engine Control Unit Software Needs Updating7,794
14 August 2020R/2020/167SprinterIncorrectly Implemented Threaded Connection Of The Propeller Shaft Intermediate Bearings At The Underbody4
23 June 2020R/2020/128Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910The Operating Manual Does Not Specify Certain Conditions Under Which The Automatic Parking Function Of The Automatic Gearbox Operates12,950
28 May 2020R/2020/131Sprinter 907The Wheel Arch Liner On The Front Axle Could Touch And Chafe The Flexible Brake Hose38,865
16 April 2020R/2020/072Vito BM447Faulty Parameterization Of Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment Control Unit5,838
16 April 2020R/2020/066EvitoConnecting Screws On The Electric Drive May Be Missing11
3 April 2020R/2020/096Vito BM447The Head Restraints Of The Luxury Bench Seats In The Rear May Have Been Installed Incorrectly48
3 April 2020R/2020/095Vito BM447The Head Restraint Padding May Separate From The Fastening Rods31
18 March 2020R/2019/343VitoVehicles With An Integrated Backup Battery Have Been Delivered Without A Seat Base Cover6,860
12 March 2020R/2020/018CitanCertain Threaded Connections On The Left/Right Wheel Carrier On The Rear Axle May Not Have Been Implemented Correctly433
12 March 2020R/2020/017Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910A Weld Seam On The Seat Height Adjustment Mechanism May Not Be To Specification12
12 March 2020R/2019/325Sprinter 910The Rear Axle Steel Leaf Springs May Not Meet All Requirements For Strength During Operation1,153
14 January 2020R/2019/445CitanDue To A Software Error The Eco Start/Stop Function May Not Be Present284
12 December 2019R/2019/321VitoVehicles May Not Have Been Delivered With The Current Version Of The Operator'S Manual46
15 November 2019R/2019/375SprinterVehicles Were Delivered With A Higher Transmission Oil Level Than Intended23
13 November 2019R/2019/374EvitoOne Of The Caps On The High-Voltage Power Distributor Box May Not Be Sufficiently Secured38
13 November 2019R/2019/345VitoSteering Gear Housing Cover And Power Pack Aluminium Bolts May Corrode10,321
12 November 2019R/2019/373CitanThere Is A Failure To Observe The Information In The Operator'S Manual Concerning Parking The Vehicle65
12 November 2019R/2019/320EvitoPotential Decoupling Of Hv Batteries From The Electric Drivetrain39
1 November 2019R/2019/346EvitoPossible Error In The Control Unit Software Of The Electrical Drivetrain68
1 November 2019R/2019/322SprinterThe Screw Connection On The Upper Hood Catch May Not Have Been Carried Out Correctly8,362
1 November 2019R/2019/319EvitoVehicles May Have Been Produced And Delivered Without An Operator'S Manual30
1 November 2019R/2019/318Sprinter 906A Thermal Overload Can Occur At The Fuse Carrier Of The Compressor For The Air Suspension And Associated Lines9
20 September 2019R/2019/292Sprinter (VS30)If The Rotary Light Is Switched To A Different Position Very Quickly The Brightness Of The Rear Lamps May Be Reduced Significantly.6,467
21 August 2019R/2019/271CitanSoftware In The Engine Control Unit Needs Updating189
21 August 2019R/2019/270CitanSoftware In The Engine Control Unit Needs Updating2,462
9 August 2019R/2019/223Vito 447An Incorrect Brake Line Variant May Have Been Installed8
29 July 2019R/2019/226Vito ActivitySevere Corrosion Of Metal Components In The Rear Area Of The Roof Bed1
21 June 2019R/2019/179Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910The High Beam Cannot Be Deactivated By Using The High Beam Lever88
21 June 2019R/2019/178Sprinter 907A Centralising Sleeve May Not Have Been Installed Between The Automatic Transmision And The Direct Shift Module6
14 June 2019R/2019/163X-ClassThe Maximum Permissible Roof Load Of 150 Kg Is Not Documented In The Operating Manual3,546
14 June 2019R/2019/144X-ClassIncorrect Mounting Instructions Supplied For Retrofitting A Trailer Coupling2,324
29 April 2019R/2019/121Sprinter 907Vehicles May Have Been Delivered Without The Printed Version Of The Operator'S Manual27
29 April 2019R/2019/116Sprinter 907The Cross Bridge At The Rear Axle May Not Withstand Internal Durability Specifications.2
29 April 2019R/2019/104Sprinter 907Incorrect Description Of The Vehicle Jack Support Points On Rear Axle In Digital Owner'S Manual43
24 April 2019R/2018/384Sprinter 906Failure Of The Glow Plug Relay114,203
28 March 2019R/2019/084VitoOne Electric Power Steering Sensor May Be Incorrectly Manufactured6
5 March 2019R/2018/374Sprinter 910The Connection Between The Steering Shaft And Steering Gear May Have Been Fitted With An Incorrect Bolt7
24 February 2019R/2018/381Vito 447Incorrect Door Lock Operating Lever On Right Side Of Vehicle May Have Been Installed16
24 February 2019R/2018/380Sprinter 910 and Sprinter 907Incorrect Door Lock Operating Lever On Right Side Of Vehicle May Have Been Installed874
24 February 2019R/2018/379Sprinter 906Incorrect Door Lock Operating Lever On Right Side Of Vehicle May Have Been Installed365
27 December 2018R/2018/264Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910Post-Collision Brake Function Within Esp Was Not Activated During Production298
27 December 2018R/2018/210Citan 415Hole May Appear In The Heat Shield Connection At The Diesel Particulate Filter/Catalytic Converter Housing7
21 December 2018R/2018/372Sprinter 907An Incorrect Length Linkage Was Mounted On The Rotation Angle Sensor Of The Rear Axle1
21 December 2018R/2018/322Sprinter 907The Blind Spot Monitoring Exit Warning Sub Feature Does Not Function As Designed After The Ignition Is Switched Off8
20 December 2018R/2018/279Sprinter 907 and Sprinter 910Driver Support And Assist Functions Distronic Hold Drive Away Assist And Rcta Are Not Active Or Available In The Esp Due To A Software Error74
17 December 2018R/2018/265Sprinter 910 and Sprinter 907Backlight Illumination Of The Hazard Warning Push Button Switch Is Deactivated After Approx 20 Mins Driving Due To Faulty Software1,540
14 December 2018R/2018/209Sprinter 907Blind Spot Monitoring Exit Warning Inoperable After Ignition Switched Off31
26 November 2018R/2018/283Vito 447Improve The Vehicle Emissions Via Software Updates.5,796
26 November 2018R/2018/282Vito 447Improve The Vehicle Emissions Via Software Updates.5,274
26 November 2018R/2018/281Vito 447Improve The Vehicle Emissions Via Software Updates.285
26 November 2018R/2018/280Vito 447Improve The Vehicle Emissions Via Software Updates.5,423
14 November 2018R/2018/223VitoAirbag Off Indicator Lamp Does Not Light Up If Front Passenger Seat Is Recognised As Being Unoccupied5,906
13 August 2018R/2018/163VitoRotating Front Seat Wire Fixings Can Loosen209
4 August 2018R/2018/173X-ClassTyre Pressure Monitoring System Software Error99
4 August 2018R/2018/164Sprinter 906Spot Welds May Not Have Been Correctly Applied To Door Frame667
3 July 2018R/2018/166Sprinter 907Front Axle Toe Adjustment Incorrectly Calculated19
3 July 2018R/2018/125SprinterGas Fuel Cylinders May Fail18
2 February 2018R/2017/349VitoElectrical Wiring In Steering Assembly May Be Insufficiently Grounded13,752
2 January 2018R/2017/323VitoRetaining Ring Of The Front Bearing May Be Incorrectly Located232
22 December 2017R/2017/316CitanSeat Belt Securing Bolts May Not Be Correctly Tightened.30
13 December 2017R/2017/298SprinterWindshield May Not Be Installed Correctly128
8 December 2000R/2001/016SprinterBrake Imbalance739
1 July 2000R/2000/148Vito and V ClassHandbrake May Self Release12,772
29 February 1996R/1996/035T2Fracture Of Metal Brake Pipe221
23 February 1996R/1996/031T1Restricted Movement Of Handbrake Pawl1,647

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