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Mercedes-Benz GLS recalls

38 DVSA safety recalls name the Mercedes-Benz GLS, launched 2017 to 2025. Each covers a range of build dates, not every GLS. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls38
Latest launch2025
Earliest launch2017
Earliest and latest build dates named2010 to 2024
Is a specific GLS affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Mercedes-Benz GLS recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Mounting of Multi-Purpose Camera & Interior Mirror R/2025/2171 Jul 20253 Sep 20241
Bolting of 48V ground connection R/2024/17323 Apr 202428 Oct 2019 to 20 Dec 2022218
SRPC 2402 - Downshift operation transmission software (DVSA lists GLE/GLS) R/2024/13125 Mar 20247 Nov 2018 to 28 Mar 20231,708
On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform. (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2023/22329 Aug 20231 Mar 2022 to 27 Dec 2022808
Installation of A/C drain hoses (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2023/09226 Apr 202329 Nov 2018 to 18 Jun 2020243
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE and GLS vehicles (167 platform) the air (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2023/09126 Apr 20233 Mar 2020 to 1 Jun 20206,961
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break R/2023/02320 Feb 202321 Sep 2011 to 2 Feb 201751,251 (whole recall)
The springs in the locking mechanism of the seat backrest of the third seat row R/2022/30911 Nov 202220 Jun 2019 to 10 Jun 20221,088
The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications R/2022/28324 Oct 202227 Jul 2019 to 21 Jan 202314,014 per line
The bolting of a 12v power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2022/1795 Jul 20228 Jan 2020 to 11 Nov 20211,424
The bolting of the 48v ground connection under the passenger seat might be fastened (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2022/13324 May 202211 Nov 2018 to 28 Sep 2021523
The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2022/01910 Feb 202223 Jun 2020 to 11 Oct 202151 per line
Coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/43821 Jan 20224 Apr 2017 to 12 Oct 202135,624 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1301 Dec 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202121 per line
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS) R/2021/1081 Dec 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 20217 per line
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1061 Dec 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202123 per line
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS, GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/37629 Nov 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202150,390 (whole recall)
The seat assembly condition might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/39426 Nov 202128 Aug 20201
The air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly fitted in the vehicle (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/16521 Jun 202123 Nov 2018 to 3 Jun 20201,258
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS, M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/11013 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021108,971 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS, GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/12011 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202186,604 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167), M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/11110 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202190,716 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167), M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1345 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021162,581 (whole recall)
The emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS, GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/1335 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021106,665 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167), M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1325 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202110,410 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167), M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS) R/2021/1315 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 202181,267 (whole recall)
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS(167)) R/2021/1285 May 20214 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 20217 per line
The communication module may be deactivated (DVSA lists GLE/GLS) R/2021/08230 Mar 20213 May 2016 to 2 Jul 202024 per line
The dashboard might not meet the specifications (DVSA lists GLE/GLS) R/2021/07524 Mar 202124 Jan 2019 to 12 Nov 20197
The high voltage wiring harness shield may not permanently withstand the electrical loads (DVSA lists GLE/GLS) R/2020/3342 Dec 202015 Jan 2018 to 29 Feb 20202,377 (whole recall)
Engine control unit software to be updated R/2020/2436 Oct 20208 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018994 per line
The fixation of the rear door windows trim bar may not meet specification R/2019/34110 Jan 202018 Oct 2018 to 27 Sep 20191,665 per line
Software update required to improve emissions R/2019/30417 Oct 20191 Feb 2013 to 30 Nov 20177,681 (whole recall)
To achieve an improvement in the emissions via software updates R/2019/2566 Sep 20191 Jun 2012 to 30 Nov 201725,647 (whole recall)
Rear axle brake caliper may not have been manufactured according to specification R/2018/2261 Oct 20181 Apr 2018 to 30 Jun 20181,890 per line
Oil foam may develop in the active curve system oil reservoir (DVSA lists GL/GLS) R/2018/20624 Aug 20181 Nov 2010 to 30 Jun 20161,303 per line
Bonding of the windscreen may be inadequate (DVSA lists GLE/GLS) R/2018/04621 Feb 2018not recorded2 per line
Steering power assist may deactivate R/2017/14818 Aug 20171 Aug 2015 to 30 Jun 20165,121 (whole recall)

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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