Mercedes-Benz EQA recalls
5 official safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz EQA from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Front short-range sensor circuit board may be out of specification
The front short-range sensor circuit board may not meet specifications. The sensor will be replaced by a service partner.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SRPC2515 - Short-range sensor front
- Defect
- Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) C-Class (206 platform) EQA (243 platform) GLA (247 platform) GLC (254 platform) EQE (295 platform) V-Class (447 platform) and G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the circuit board of the front short-range sensor might not meet specifications.
- Remedy
- As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the short-range sensor on the affected vehicles
High-voltage battery may pose a fire risk
The high-voltage battery may catch fire. Until the battery management software is updated by a service partner, charge the battery to no more than 80%.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SRPC2500 â Update battery management system control unit software
- Defect
- Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain EQA (243 platform) vehicles a risk of fire of the high-voltage battery (EB330) cannot be ruled out.
- Remedy
- As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the battery management system on the affected vehicles. Until this remedy becomes available customers are instructed to charge their vehicle's battery only to a maximum of 80%.
Steering software backup may fail
The steering software backup function may not meet specifications, impairing power assistance and potentially causing loss of steerability. The electric steering software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SRPC2404 â Backup function of steering software
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.
- Remedy
- Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.
Brake caliper housing bolts may be undertightened
The brake caliper housing bolts may not meet torque specifications. Dealers will check the bolts and rework them if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BOLTING ON BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
- Defect
- The bolting on the brake caliper housing might not meet torque specifications.�
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary rework the bolting of the brake caliper housings on the affected vehicles.
Printed owner's manual may be missing
Some vehicles may not have a printed owner's manual. The affected vehicles will be supplied with one.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- CERTAIN VEHICLES MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE PRINTED OWNER'S MANUAL
- Defect
- Certain vehicles might not have been equipped with the printed owner's manual.
- Remedy
- Equip the affected vehicles with the owner's manual.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.