Vehicle recall R/2022/364

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: On certain vehicles the steering coupling might not be tightened with the specified torque

DVSA recall R/2022/364 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 20 January 2023. It covers vehicles built 21 August 2021 to 7 September 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/364
Launched: 20 January 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2253
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain vehicles the steering coupling might not be tightened with the specified torque.

The fix

Replace the locking screw of the steering coupling.

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	21 August 2021 to 7 September 2021	2

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Other recalls for these models

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
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/2023/092 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

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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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