Vehicle recall R/2016/139

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Engine may stall/stop unexpectedly

DVSA recall R/2016/139 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 28 June 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 December 2015 to 15 August 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/139
Launched: 28 June 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1614
Vehicles: 267 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The concern might be interpreted by the driver as a planned engine stop as part of the automatic stop/start system and the engine will not restart after release of the brake pedal. Depending on traffic situation there could be an increased risk of collision.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLE	1 December 2015 to 15 August 2016	267

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/150 Threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision 18 July 2016, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2015/222 Windscreen wipers may fail 17 December 2015, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2017/148 Steering power assist may deactivate 18 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2017/267 Engine ECU has not been corrctly programmed 20 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2018/046 Bonding of the windscreen may be inadequate 21 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2018/156 Potential oil leak from transmission oil cooler lines 1 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Source

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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