Vehicle recall R/2018/230

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Front panel and rear fixed section of panoramic glass sunroof may not be bonded correctly

DVSA recall R/2018/230 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 15 August 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 February 2018 to 30 March 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/230
Launched: 15 August 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1829
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly

The fix

Check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof 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 February 2018 to 30 March 2018	1

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Other recalls for these models

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/2018/156 Potential oil leak from transmission oil cooler lines 1 August 2018, 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.

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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