Vehicle recall R/2022/179

Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS recall: The bolting of a 12v power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque

DVSA recall R/2022/179 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS. It was launched 5 July 2022. It covers vehicles built 8 January 2020 to 11 November 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/179
Launched: 5 July 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2228
Vehicles: 2,848 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The bolting of a 12V power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

The fix

Check the bolting of the wiring harness for correct torque and correct it if necessary. Additionally the contact area will be checked for potentially existing damages and if necessary the affected electrical lines and the contact module will be replaced.

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))	8 January 2020 to 11 November 2021	1,424
Mercedes-Benz GLS (GLE/GLS(167))	8 January 2020 to 11 November 2021	1,424

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/2022/133 The bolting of the 48v ground connection under the passenger seat might be fastened with an insufficient torque 24 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2022/283 The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications 24 October 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2022/309 The springs in the locking mechanism of the seat backrest of the third seat row may not have been installed in accordance with the specifications 11 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2022/019 The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications 10 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz CLS 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
R/2021/446 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 13 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-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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