Vehicle recall R/2018/156

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Potential oil leak from transmission oil cooler lines

DVSA recall R/2018/156 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 1 August 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 March 2017 to 31 May 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/156
Launched: 1 August 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1818
Vehicles: 71 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been determined that it is possible that the connectors for the transmission oil cooler lines were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. As a result the transmission oil cooler lines could work loose while driving and transmission oil could leak out. Because of a deviation in the supplier’s production process it is possible that the connectors on transmission oil cooler lines from two specific batches were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. In this case the vehicle could possibly lose propulsion due to oil loss in the transmission. The escaping oil could get onto the roadway thus increasing the risk of an accident for following traffic. Also it cannot be excluded that escaping transmission oil could come into contact with hot component parts of the exhaust system and ignite

The fix

Check the transmission oil cooler lines and replace them if necessary

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 March 2017 to 31 May 2017	71

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Other recalls for these models

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
R/2018/266 To improve emissions of the affected vehicles.certain calibrations of functionalities must be changed in the engine management 19 October 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2018/046 Bonding of the windscreen may be inadequate 21 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2017/267 Engine ECU has not been corrctly programmed 20 October 2017, 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.

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