Vehicle recall R/2017/267

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Engine ECU has not been corrctly programmed

DVSA recall R/2017/267 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 20 October 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2014 to 31 May 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/267
Launched: 20 October 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1727
Vehicles: DVSA lists 649 on each model line

What can go wrong

Due to an error in the engine control unit software the engine may shut down when braking from slow speeds such as pulling up at traffic lights. This may also affect the vehicles ECO start system. It will still be possible to manually restart the vehicle.

The fix

On affected vehicles update engine and transmission control units.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 649. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLE	not recorded	649
Mercedes-Benz GLE	1 July 2014 to 31 May 2017	649
Mercedes-Benz GLE (GLE COUPE)	not recorded	649
Mercedes-Benz GLE (GLE COUPE)	1 July 2014 to 31 May 2017	649

Is a specific car 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.

Other recalls for these models

R/2017/148 Steering power assist may deactivate 18 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS
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
R/2018/230 Front panel and rear fixed section of panoramic glass sunroof may not be bonded correctly 15 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2018/206 Oil foam may develop in the active curve system oil reservoir 24 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2018/226 Rear axle brake caliper may not have been manufactured according to specification 1 October 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS

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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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