Mercedes-Benz Vans VITO 639 recall: Update software of control units
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz Vans dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| VITO 639 | 15 Sep 2010 | 10 Nov 2014 | 572 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 15 May 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.