Mercedes-Benz Vito recalls

66 official safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Vito 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

Engine control unit software update may be incomplete
Reported May 15, 2025Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2025/116572 vehicles affected
A previously intended software update may not have been properly documented. The affected control units will be programmed and their software updated; the units involved may vary with vehicle equipment.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Update software of control units
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.
Fuel filter drainpipe may be damaged and leak
Reported February 13, 2023Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2023/0127 vehicles affected
The fuel filter drainpipe may contact the underbody, become damaged and leak diesel. It will be replaced with a drain plug.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
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.
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.
Steering wheel airbag actuator may release fragments
Reported October 3, 2022EU Safety Gate A12/00568/23
The steering wheel airbag actuator may deteriorate, allowing fragments to escape the generator housing in a crash and increasing injury risk. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The steering wheel airbag actuator can deteriorate over time. In the event of an accident, this may cause fragments of the front airbag to be released from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Rear-view camera may display a frozen image
Reported September 28, 2022Model years 2014–2020DVSA recall R/2022/27113,217 vehicles affected
A memory chip defect could cause the rear-view camera to display a frozen image. Update the software.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
The rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip
Defect
The rear-view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip.ï¿½
Remedy
Conduct a software update on the potentially affected vehicles
Steering wheel airbag inflator may rupture
Reported September 8, 2022EU Safety Gate A12/01424/22
Heat and moisture may degrade the gas generator, causing excessive pressure to rupture the inflator when the airbag deploys. Metal fragments may pass through the cushion and injure occupants. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The airbag gas generator may be affected by chemical changes due to degradation over time due to heat cycling and exposure to moisture. In the event of a steering wheel airbag deployment, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Driver airbag may not deploy correctly
Reported September 1, 2022Model years 2006–2010DVSA recall R/2022/2584,469 vehicles affected
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated. The airbag assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT CORRECTLY DEPLOY IF ACTIVATED
Defect
The driversï¿½ airbag may not correctly deploy if activated.
Remedy
Replace the drivers air bag assembly.
Gear recognition sensor may send incorrect signals
Reported August 8, 2022Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2022/2331,835 vehicles affected
While shifting into reverse, the gear recognition sensor may send incorrect signals. The sensor will be replaced, and in some cases the transmission may also need replacing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
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
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.
Driver airbag may not work as intended
Reported June 14, 2022Model years 2006–2010DVSA recall R/2022/15728,465 vehicles affected
The driver airbag may not function as intended when deployed. The affected driver airbags will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED
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
Driver airbag may not function as intended
Reported May 30, 2022Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2022/15625,409 vehicles affected
The driver airbag may not function as intended when deployed. The affected driver airbag will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED
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
Coolant pump may leak
Reported April 13, 2022Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2022/1065,866 vehicles affected
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may leak between the vacuum system and coolant circuit. The pump software will be updated and the electrical switch valve replaced; the vacuum system will also be checked for contamination on affected vehicles without the fail-boost function.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE.
Defect
On certain vehicles 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. Additionally a check of the vacuum system for possible contamination with coolant or engine oil will be carried out as a precautionary measure for the vehicles in this recall without the so-called fail-boost function on the ESP system.
Airbag control unit circuit may be interrupted
Reported April 7, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/0924 vehicles affected
In an accident, an electrical connection in some airbag control units may be interrupted. The airbag control unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE ELECTRIC RESISTANCE IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY BE INTERRUPTED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
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.
Coolant pump may leak between coolant and vacuum systems
Reported April 4, 2022Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2022/0913,440 vehicles affected
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may leak between the vacuum system and coolant circuit. The pump software will be updated and the electrical switch valve replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES WITH AN OM654 ENGINE MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT
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.ï¿½
Remedy
Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.ï¿½
Crankshaft may not meet specification
Reported February 18, 2022Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2022/04110 vehicles affected
The crankshaft may not meet the required specification. The engine will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ON CERTAIN MODELS WITH AN OM654 CLASSIC DIESEL ENGINE THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
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.
Emergency call system may not behave as specified
Reported December 1, 2021Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2021/4177,599 vehicles affected
The emergency call system may not behave as specified. A dealer will update the software in its communication module.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
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
Engine control unit software needs updating
Reported October 19, 2021Model years 2011–2014DVSA recall R/2021/35123,179 vehicles affected
A mandatory update is required for the engine control unit software to meet the Euro 5b+ N1 GR.III/N2 emissions standard. Software in multiple control units will be updated, depending on vehicle specification and options.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
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.
Transmission may not recognise gear correctly
Reported October 7, 2021Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2021/3122,889 vehicles affected
The transmission gear recognition function may not work as intended. The software responsible for gear recognition will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended
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
Roof rail middle fastening may come loose
Reported July 1, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/2444 vehicles affected
The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose. The roof rail will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE MIDDLE FASTENING OF THE ROOF RAIL COULD COME LOOSE
Defect
The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.
Remedy
Carry out a check of the roof rail and replace if necessary.
Emergency call system may not behave as specified
Reported June 8, 2021Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2021/19185,640 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 on the affected vehicles.
Emergency call system may not meet specifications
Reported June 8, 2021Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2021/19054,428 vehicles affected
The emergency call system may not behave as specified. Dealers will 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 on the affected vehicles.
Front brake caliper carrier may be out of specification
Reported May 7, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/16464 vehicles affected
A front axle brake caliper carrier may be outside specifications. The carriers will be checked and any from the affected batch replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
A FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER CARRIER COULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE OF SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Seat belt tensioner connector lock may be unsecured
Reported April 13, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/1006 vehicles affected
The additional lock on the seat belt tensioner wiring connector in the co-driver's seat bench may not be secured. Dealers will check it and lock it correctly if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE ADDITIONAL LOCK FOR THE CONNECTOR OF THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WIRING HARNESS IN THE CO DRIVER'S SEAT BENCH MAY NOT BE LOCKED
Defect
The additional lock for the connector of the seat belt tensioner wiring harness in the co-driverï¿½s seat bench may not be locked.
Remedy
Check the condition of the additional lock and if necessary lock correctly.
Radiator coolant hose may chafe
Reported December 16, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/3651,797 vehicles affected
The right-side radiator coolant hose may rub against a nearby component because clearance is insufficient. The hose will be checked and replaced if necessary, and a protective spacer ring fitted if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST A SURROUNDING COMPONENT
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.
Engine control unit solder joints may be faulty
Reported September 3, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/1932 vehicles affected
Solder joints in the engine control unit may not meet specification. The diesel injection system control unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PINS OF THE PLUG ON THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
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.
Engine control calibration may be incorrect
Reported August 14, 2020Model years 2014–2018DVSA recall R/2020/230941 vehicles affected
Some aspects of the engine control system calibration may not meet specification. The engine control unit software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
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.
Left seat base fixings may be too loose
Reported August 14, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/2182 vehicles affected
Two fixings connecting the left seat bases to the vehicle floor may not be tightened to the required torque. The fixings will be checked and tightened to the specified torque.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE THREADED CONNECTIONS OF THE LEFT SEAT BASES WITH THE FLOOR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
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 software may not meet emissions specification
Reported August 14, 2020Model years 2014–2019DVSA recall R/2020/2047,794 vehicles affected
Emissions may not meet specification. Software in multiple control units will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING
Defect
Emission control levels may not meet specification
Remedy
The software in multiple control units will be updated.
Exhaust aftertreatment control unit may be misconfigured
Reported April 16, 2020Model years 2015–2019DVSA recall R/2020/0725,838 vehicles affected
The exhaust gas aftertreatment control unit may have incorrect parameterisation. The engine control unit will be reprogrammed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FAULTY PARAMETERIZATION OF EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT
Defect
Affected vehicles have a faulty parameterization of the ï¿½exhaust gas aftertreatmentï¿½ control unit.
Remedy
Programming update on the engine control unit.
Rear head restraints may be incorrectly fitted
Reported April 3, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/09648 vehicles affected
Rear bench seats may have head restraint bars from a different seat or restraint variant. The rear head restraints will be checked and replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE HEAD RESTRAINTS OF THE LUXURY BENCH SEATS IN THE REAR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY
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.
Head restraint padding may separate
Reported April 3, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/09531 vehicles affected
The head restraint padding may separate from its fastening rod. The head restraints will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE HEAD RESTRAINT PADDING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FASTENING RODS
Defect
The head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rod.
Remedy
Replace the head restraints on the affected vehicles.
Seat base cover may be missing over auxiliary battery
Reported March 18, 2020Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2019/3436,860 vehicles affected
Vehicles with an auxiliary battery under the right front seat may be missing the seat base cover. A cover will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES WITH AN INTEGRATED BACKUP BATTERY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITHOUT A SEAT BASE COVER
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
Operator's manual may be out of date
Reported December 12, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/32146 vehicles affected
The printed operator's manual may not be the current version. The manual, service booklet and fuse assignment supplement will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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
Power steering bolts may fail
Reported November 13, 2019Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2019/34510,321 vehicles affected
The power steering screws may fail. The steering gear screws will be replaced and waxed, and the steering gear will be replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER AND POWER PACK ALUMINIUM BOLTS MAY CORRODE
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.
Brake line may chafe against the engine
Reported August 9, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/2238 vehicles affected
The brake line may chafe against the engine. If necessary, its routing will be adjusted and chafe protection installed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AN INCORRECT BRAKE LINE VARIANT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
Defect
Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine.
Remedy
If necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection
Roof bed metal components may corrode
Reported July 29, 2019Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2019/2261 vehicle affected
Metal components at the rear of the roof bed may suffer severe corrosion. Replace the mattress, check for corrosion and repair corroded areas if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED
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
Electric power steering sensor may be out of specification
Reported March 28, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/0846 vehicles affected
An electric power steering sensor may have been manufactured outside specification. The electric power steering will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ONE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SENSOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
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 lever may be fitted
Reported February 24, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/38116 vehicles affected
An incorrect operating lever may be fitted to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle. The locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
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.
Control unit software may affect emissions
Reported November 26, 2018Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2835,796 vehicles affected
Software updates will be made to multiple control units to improve vehicle emissions.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
The software in multiple control units will be updated.
Engine software will be updated to improve emissions
Reported November 26, 2018Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2018/2825,274 vehicles affected
Software updates are intended to improve vehicle emissions. Software in multiple control units will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
The software in multiple control units will be updated
Control unit software may affect emissions
Reported November 26, 2018Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2018/281285 vehicles affected
Software updates will be made to multiple control units to improve vehicle emissions.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
The software in multiple control units will be updated
Emissions may be improved by software updates
Reported November 26, 2018Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2805,423 vehicles affected
Software in multiple control units will be updated to improve vehicle emissions.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.
Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
The software in multiple control units will be updated
Passenger airbag-off light may not illuminate
Reported November 14, 2018Model years 2013–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2235,906 vehicles affected
The front passenger airbag-off light may not illuminate in some circumstances. The airbag control unit will be recoded.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP IF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS RECOGNISED AS BEING UNOCCUPIED
Defect
Front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances
Remedy
Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles
Rotating front seats may damage wiring
Reported August 13, 2018Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2018/163209 vehicles affected
Rotating a front seat may loosen or damage wiring underneath. This could deactivate the thorax airbag or trigger it unintentionally in a short circuit. The wiring installation will be updated to the current design, with an improved mounting clip.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ROTATING FRONT SEAT WIRE FIXINGS CAN LOOSEN
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.
Steering column clock spring may break
Reported February 2, 2018Model years 2011–2017DVSA recall R/2017/34913,752 vehicles affected
The steering column clock spring may break, illuminating warning messages and, in extreme cases, causing the driver’s airbag to deploy. Grounding of the steering components will be improved.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
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.
Front wheel bearing retaining ring may be misplaced
Reported January 2, 2018DVSA recall R/2017/323232 vehicles affected
An incorrectly fitted retaining ring may allow the axle to move in the hub. The ring will be checked and refitted or replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
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.
Missing spot welds may weaken rear structure
Reported October 12, 2017DVSA recall R/2017/2486 vehicles affected
The rear cross member may not be fully spot welded, compromising structural integrity. The designated areas will be checked and the member welded where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
MISSING SPOT WELDS
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
High-pressure fuel line may loosen and leak
Reported September 6, 2016Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2016/1891,869 vehicles affected
A high-pressure diesel fuel line to the fuel pump may loosen and leak. The fuel line will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
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
Brake fluid reservoir may detach
Reported August 2, 2016Model years 2013–2016DVSA recall R/2016/15618,798 vehicles affected
The brake fluid reservoir may not be secured properly and could detach, causing fluid loss and reduced brake performance. Dealers will check that it is engaged and secure it in the correct position if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
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.
Auxiliary heater exhaust may enter cabin
Reported March 9, 2016DVSA recall R/2016/0334 vehicles affected
If the heater exhaust pipe is routed incorrectly, exhaust may enter the cabin, creating a carbon monoxide poisoning risk; fire under the floor panelling is also possible. Check for the floor cut-out and drill it if needed, then check and correct the pipe routing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE
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.
Chain tensioner seal may allow oil to leak
Reported January 16, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/18416,074 vehicles affected
A defective chain tensioner O-ring may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment; excessive oil loss could damage the engine. The sealing ring will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
OIL MAY LEAK
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 trim may not stay in place when airbag deploys
Reported February 29, 2012DVSA recall R/2012/00732 vehicles affected
When the window airbag deploys, the covering trim may not stay in a safe position and could increase the risk of injury. The A-pillar trim will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH
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 filter may leak
Reported February 2, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2011/173124 vehicles affected
Fuel may leak from the fuel filter drain opening onto the road. The filter will be checked and replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
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.
Air conditioning fan relay may catch fire
Reported August 24, 2011Model years 2007–2010DVSA recall R/2011/0685,848 vehicles affected
In arduous operating conditions, the air conditioning fan relay may overload and catch fire. The relay will be replaced with a modified component.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FIRE MAY OCCUR
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.
Air conditioning hose bracket may damage wiring
Reported June 16, 2011Model years 2007–2010DVSA recall R/2011/04221,610 vehicles affected
The air conditioning hose bracket may chafe the alternator wiring, causing a short circuit and possible fire. Wiring will be checked and replaced if damaged, and an additional spacer clamp fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF FIRE
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 filter may leak
Reported December 15, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/203216 vehicles affected
A fuel filter with an integral heater may leak at the upper plug, allowing fuel to escape onto the road if the issue is not addressed. Dealers will replace the fuel filter.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
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.
Engine oil filler neck may leak
Reported October 4, 2010Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2010/126520 vehicles affected
Oil may leak from the bottom of the filler neck, potentially reaching the road or causing engine damage from insufficient lubrication. The engine oil filler neck will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
OIL MAY LEAK
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.
Front passenger airbag may not inflate fully
Reported March 3, 2009DVSA recall R/2008/1603 vehicles affected
A faulty airbag housing could prevent deployment or break internally when the airbag deploys, leaving it partly inflated and scattering parts into the vehicle. Replace the affected airbags.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT FULLY INFLATE
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.
Rear parking brake cable clip may fail
Reported March 2, 2009DVSA recall R/2008/173724 vehicles affected
A defective retaining clip may fail, detaching the left rear parking brake cable and reducing the brake's holding effect. The cable and clips will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
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.
Incorrect master cylinder may increase brake pedal travel
Reported October 14, 2008DVSA recall R/2008/130642 vehicles affected
An incorrect brake master cylinder may make the pedal travel further before the brakes take effect. The master cylinder will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
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.
Fuel feed lines may leak or separate
Reported August 6, 2007DVSA recall R/2010/1742 vehicles affected
Fuel feed lines may leak or separate, causing the engine to stop. The fuel feed lines will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY FAIL
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 from the tank in a crash
Reported February 1, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/017144 vehicles affected
Fuel may leak from the tank if the vehicle is involved in an accident. The tank production date will be checked and the tank replaced if it falls within the affected range.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
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.
Airbag may not deploy in a collision
Reported December 5, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/1536,406 vehicles affected
A faulty control unit may prevent the airbag from deploying in a collision. A modified control unit will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
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.
Starter motor cable insulation may melt
Reported December 1, 2006DVSA recall R/2007/021154 vehicles affected
The battery-to-starter-motor cable runs close to the exhaust, and its insulation may melt in some circumstances, risking a short circuit. An additional cable tie will be fitted to the cable.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
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.
Engine may lose speed or shut down
Reported August 17, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1271,184 vehicles affected
An engine management software error may reduce engine speed or, in extreme cases, shut the engine down. The control unit software will be updated; in isolated cases, the control unit may need replacement.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR
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.
Foot-operated parking brake pedal may detach
Reported July 30, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/0321,558 vehicles affected
The foot-operated parking brake pedal mounting may loosen, and the assembly could detach from its bracket. The pedal assembly will be replaced with a quality-assured component.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH
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.
Airbag control module fault may prevent deployment
Reported August 8, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/10182 vehicles affected
A component in the airbag control unit may fail, preventing an airbag from deploying in a collision. The control module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
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 release by itself
Reported July 1, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/14812,772 vehicles affected
A sticky handbrake button may cause the handbrake to release by itself. The handbrake lever will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE
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.

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.

Back to the Mercedes-Benz Vito

Engine control unit software update may be incomplete

Fuel filter drainpipe may be damaged and leak

Steering wheel airbag actuator may release fragments

Rear-view camera may display a frozen image

Steering wheel airbag inflator may rupture

Driver airbag may not deploy correctly

Gear recognition sensor may send incorrect signals

Driver airbag may not work as intended

Driver airbag may not function as intended

Coolant pump may leak

Airbag control unit circuit may be interrupted

Coolant pump may leak between coolant and vacuum systems

Crankshaft may not meet specification

Emergency call system may not behave as specified

Engine control unit software needs updating

Transmission may not recognise gear correctly

Roof rail middle fastening may come loose

Emergency call system may not behave as specified

Emergency call system may not meet specifications

Front brake caliper carrier may be out of specification

Seat belt tensioner connector lock may be unsecured

Radiator coolant hose may chafe

Engine control unit solder joints may be faulty

Engine control calibration may be incorrect

Left seat base fixings may be too loose

Engine control software may not meet emissions specification

Exhaust aftertreatment control unit may be misconfigured

Rear head restraints may be incorrectly fitted

Head restraint padding may separate

Seat base cover may be missing over auxiliary battery

Operator's manual may be out of date

Power steering bolts may fail

Brake line may chafe against the engine

Roof bed metal components may corrode

Electric power steering sensor may be out of specification

Incorrect door lock lever may be fitted

Control unit software may affect emissions

Engine software will be updated to improve emissions

Control unit software may affect emissions

Emissions may be improved by software updates

Passenger airbag-off light may not illuminate

Rotating front seats may damage wiring

Steering column clock spring may break

Front wheel bearing retaining ring may be misplaced

Missing spot welds may weaken rear structure

High-pressure fuel line may loosen and leak

Brake fluid reservoir may detach

Auxiliary heater exhaust may enter cabin

Chain tensioner seal may allow oil to leak

A-pillar trim may not stay in place when airbag deploys

Fuel filter may leak

Air conditioning fan relay may catch fire

Air conditioning hose bracket may damage wiring

Fuel filter may leak

Engine oil filler neck may leak

Front passenger airbag may not inflate fully

Rear parking brake cable clip may fail

Incorrect master cylinder may increase brake pedal travel

Fuel feed lines may leak or separate

Fuel may leak from the tank in a crash

Airbag may not deploy in a collision

Starter motor cable insulation may melt

Engine may lose speed or shut down

Foot-operated parking brake pedal may detach

Airbag control module fault may prevent deployment

Handbrake may release by itself