Vehicle recall R/2020/178

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember may not meet specification

DVSA recall R/2020/178 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 26 August 2020. It covers vehicles built 21 September 2019 to 23 October 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/178
Launched: 26 August 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2012
Vehicles: 77 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification.

The fix

Replace the rear crossmember

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	21 September 2019 to 23 October 2019	77

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/231 Software update to improve emissions 3 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2020/139 The wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row may not be routed correctly 21 July 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2020/243 Engine control unit software to be updated 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS and others
R/2019/427 The third row seat head restraints may not meet specification 9 July 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2020/325 The middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances whilst buckling up 30 November 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2020/334 The high voltage wiring harness shield may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles 2 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE and others

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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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