Vehicle recall R/2020/212

Mercedes-Benz GLB recall: The vehicle body may not be sealed in the area of the front wheel wells

DVSA recall R/2020/212 names the Mercedes-Benz GLB. It was launched 10 September 2020. It covers vehicles built 25 July 2019 to 9 December 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/212
Launched: 10 September 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2015
Vehicles: 1,405 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells.

The fix

Seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion. In case a water intrusion the necessary repair works resulting from this issue would be carried out.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLB	25 July 2019 to 9 December 2019	1,405

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/276 The rear tailgate spoiler may not be to specification 12 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2020/262 The oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak 12 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz CLA and others
R/2020/274 The adjustable second seat row may not have been installed to specifications 21 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2020/339 The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might noot meet specifications 4 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2020/340 The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications 7 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2020/336 The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications 7 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLB

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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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