Vehicle recall R/2026/221

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Rear Seat Belt Bolting

DVSA recall R/2026/221 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 19 June 2026. It covers vehicles built 23 January 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/221
Launched: 19 June 2026
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2607 /9190322
Vehicles: 21 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) vehicles the bolting connection of the rear seat belts might not meet specifications.

The fix

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting connection of the affected rear seat belts on the affected vehicles.

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	23 January 2026 to 5 February 2026	21

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Other recalls for these models

R/2026/326 Installation of the Heat Shield 14 September 2026, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2025/217 Mounting of Multi-Purpose Camera & Interior Mirror 1 July 2025, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2024/173 Bolting of 48V ground connection 23 April 2024, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2024/131 SRPC 2402 - Downshift operation transmission software 25 March 2024, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2023/361 On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolting under the driver seat might not meet specifications. 11 January 2024, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2023/346 On affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased. 2 January 2024, 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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