Mercedes-Benz EQC recalls

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

1. Headlamps may dazzle oncoming traffic

   Reported November 2, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/300312 vehicles affected

   Headlamp adjustment may not meet specifications, which could dazzle oncoming traffic. The adjustment will be checked and corrected if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   On affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.�

   Remedy

   Check the adjustment and correct if necessary. �

2. Headlight electrical connection may not be watertight

   Reported June 9, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/1353 vehicles affected

   The headlight electrical plug connection may not be watertight. Check the connection and headlights, and replace them if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTION OF THE HEADLIGHTS MIGHT NOT BE WATERTIGHT

   Defect

   The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight.

   Remedy

   Check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

3. Emergency call system may not meet specifications

   Reported November 29, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/3761,259,750 vehicles affected

   The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The communication module software will be updated.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   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.

4. Electric steering wiring harness may be damaged

   Reported November 15, 2021Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2021/3413,445 vehicles affected

   The electric steering wiring harness may have been damaged during assembly. It will be checked and repaired if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING MIGHT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS

   Defect

   The wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process.

   Remedy

   Conduct a check of the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and perform the required repair measures if necessary.

5. Side crash sensor connector may not lock securely

   Reported September 9, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/286387 vehicles affected

   The locking mechanism on a side crash sensor connector may not meet specifications. The sensors in the doors will be checked and replaced if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   Defect

   The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications.

   Remedy

   Check the side crash sensors in the doors on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

6. High-voltage battery housing may corrode

   Reported July 21, 2021Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2021/26442 vehicles affected

   Corrosion protection around the high-voltage battery housing connections may not last for the vehicle's lifetime. The battery sealing will be reworked.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HOUSING MAY NOT BE ENSURED OVER LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE

   Defect

   The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing in the area of the connections may not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Rework the sealing of the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.

7. Emergency call system may not behave as specified

   Reported May 13, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1102,506,333 vehicles affected

   The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The communication module software will be updated.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   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.

8. Emergency call system may not work as specified

   Reported May 11, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1202,078,496 vehicles affected

   The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The communication module software will be updated.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   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.

9. Emergency call system may not meet specifications

   Reported May 10, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1112,267,900 vehicles affected

   The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The remedy is to update the communication module software.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   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.

10. Emergency call system may not meet specifications

    Reported May 5, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1344,064,525 vehicles affected

    The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The communication module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

11. Emergency call system may not work to specification

    Reported May 5, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1332,666,625 vehicles affected

    The emergency call system may not behave as intended. Update the communication module software.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

12. Emergency call system may not behave as specified

    Reported May 5, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/132260,250 vehicles affected

    The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The communication module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

13. Emergency call system may not meet specifications

    Reported May 5, 2021Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2021/1312,031,675 vehicles affected

    The emergency call system may not behave as specified. The communication module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

14. Steering control wiring harness may be faulty

    Reported December 2, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/3339,087 vehicles affected

    The steering control unit wiring harness may not meet specification. The remedy is to check the harness and replace it if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

15. Left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications

    Reported August 21, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/1975,895 vehicles affected

    The left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications. It will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

    Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.

16. Front axle differential bolt may fail

    Reported January 10, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/355150 vehicles affected

    A bolt in the front axle differential transmission may not meet durability specifications. The front axle electric powertrain will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE BOLT IN THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET DUABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet durability specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the electric powertrain of the front axle on the affected vehicles.

17. Driver airbag may not be bolted to its base plate

    Reported November 5, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/3379,380 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag module may not be bolted to its base plate. Dealers will check the airbag and replace it if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Remedy

    Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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.