Vehicle recall R/2022/309

Mercedes-Benz GLS recall: The springs in the locking mechanism of the seat backrest of the third seat row

DVSA recall R/2022/309 names the Mercedes-Benz GLS. It was launched 11 November 2022. It covers vehicles built 20 June 2019 to 10 June 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/309
Launched: 11 November 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2246 / 9391001
Vehicles: 1,088 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. 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

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.

The fix

Check the springs in the seat backrest of the 3rd seat row on the affected vehicles and replace the seat backrest 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 GLS	20 June 2019 to 10 June 2022	1,088

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Other recalls for these models

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/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/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/2023/092 Installation of A/C drain hoses 26 April 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2023/091 Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE and GLS vehicles (167 platform) the air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly fitted in the vehicle. In this case condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment. 26 April 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
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

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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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