Vehicle recall R/2020/276

Mercedes-Benz GLB recall: The rear tailgate spoiler may not be to specification

DVSA recall R/2020/276 names the Mercedes-Benz GLB. It was launched 12 October 2020. It covers vehicles built 6 June 2019 to 28 March 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/276
Launched: 12 October 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2032
Vehicles: 2,200 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear spoiler located above the tailgate might have been manufactured outside specifications.

The fix

Check the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and perform any necessary corrections

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	6 June 2019 to 28 March 2020	2,200

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Other recalls for these models

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/2020/212 The vehicle body may not be sealed in the area of the front wheel wells 10 September 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.

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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