Vehicle recall R/2021/394

Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS recall: The seat assembly condition might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/394 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS. It was launched 26 November 2021. It covers vehicles built 28 August 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/394
Launched: 26 November 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2150
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain vehicles the seat assembly condition might not meet specifications

The fix

Conduct a check of the seats on the affected vehicles and rework 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 (GLE/GLS(167))	28 August 2020	1
Mercedes-Benz GLS (GLE/GLS(167))	28 August 2020	1

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2021/376 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 29 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2021/130 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz CLA and others
R/2021/108 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS and others
R/2021/106 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and others
R/2021/446 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 13 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2021/438 Coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit 21 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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.

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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