Vehicle recall R/2022/283

Mercedes-Benz GLS and Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2022/283 names the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 24 October 2022. It covers vehicles built 23 May 2019 to 21 January 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/283
Launched: 24 October 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2236
Vehicles: DVSA lists 14,014 on each model line

What can go wrong

The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications.

The fix

Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 14,014. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLE	23 May 2019 to 13 January 2023	14,014
Mercedes-Benz GLS	27 July 2019 to 21 January 2023	14,014

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/2022/309 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/2022/364 On certain vehicles the steering coupling might not be tightened with the specified torque. 20 January 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2022/179 The bolting of a 12v power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque 5 July 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2023/023 On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. 20 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2023/022 On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine. 20 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2023/021 On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine. 20 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE

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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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