Vehicle recall R/2022/019

Mercedes-Benz GLE and others recall: The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2022/019 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 10 February 2022. It covers vehicles built 23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/019
Launched: 10 February 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2160
Vehicles: DVSA lists 51 on each model line

What can go wrong

On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.

The fix

Conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 51. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021	51
Mercedes-Benz CLS	23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021	51
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021	51
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE)	23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021	51
Mercedes-Benz GLE (GLE/GLS(167))	23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021	51
Mercedes-Benz GLS (GLE/GLS(167))	23 June 2020 to 11 October 2021	51

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/2022/018 The configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications 16 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/040 On certain vehicles the automatic transmission might have been filled with too much transmission oil 22 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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
R/2022/030 The software of the communication module might not meet specifications 2 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2022/033 The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications 2 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2022/032 The software of the communication module might not meet specifications 3 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL

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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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