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Gla

31 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

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  1. SRPC2515 - Short-range sensor front

    R/2025/439 · 13 Nov 2025

    13 Nov 2025

    Defect

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) C-Class (206 platform) EQA (243 platform) GLA (247 platform) GLC (254 platform) EQE (295 platform) V-Class (447 platform) and G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the circuit board of the front short-range sensor might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the short-range sensor on the affected vehicles

    Build window

    Built 6 May 2025 – 7 May 2025

    ~2 vehicles affected

  2. SRPC2415 - Sealing Ring of Exhaust Manifold

    R/2024/392 · 18 Oct 2024

    18 Oct 2024

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing.

    Remedy

    Retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 17 May 2023

    ~2 vehicles affected

  3. SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software

    R/2024/166 · 6 May 2024

    6 May 2024

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 24 Jun 2019 – 31 Jan 2024

    ~24,084 vehicles affected

  4. On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    R/2024/024 · 7 Feb 2024

    7 Feb 2024

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    Remedy

    Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 15 Dec 2014 – 25 Apr 2016

    ~45 vehicles affected

  5. LOCKING PAWL SPRING OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR LOCKS MIGHT NOT BE GREASED CORRECTLY

    R/2021/437 · 14 Jan 2022

    14 Jan 2022

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 19 Jan 2020 – 3 Feb 2021

    ~2,829 vehicles affected

  6. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/107 · 1 Dec 2021

    1 Dec 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~6 vehicles affected

  7. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/106 · 1 Dec 2021

    1 Dec 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~23 vehicles affected

  8. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/130 · 1 Dec 2021

    1 Dec 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~21 vehicles affected

  9. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/376 · 29 Nov 2021

    29 Nov 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~50,390 vehicles affected

  10. VEHICLES WITH A PANORAMIC SUNROOFTHE POLYCARBONATE PANEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED CORRECTLY DURING A PRIOR SERVICE REPAIR

    R/2021/274 · 20 Aug 2021

    20 Aug 2021

    Defect

    The polycarbonate panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    Remedy

    Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.

    Build window

    Built 30 Jul 2013 – 29 Oct 2019

    ~61 vehicles affected

  11. A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/202 · 21 Jul 2021

    21 Jul 2021

    Defect

    A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 30 Nov 2016 – 28 Feb 2017

    ~13,707 vehicles affected

  12. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/110 · 13 May 2021

    13 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~108,971 vehicles affected

  13. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/120 · 11 May 2021

    11 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~86,604 vehicles affected

  14. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/111 · 10 May 2021

    10 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~90,716 vehicles affected

  15. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/131 · 5 May 2021

    5 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~81,267 vehicles affected

  16. THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/133 · 5 May 2021

    5 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~106,665 vehicles affected

  17. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/134 · 5 May 2021

    5 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~162,581 vehicles affected

  18. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/132 · 5 May 2021

    5 May 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

    ~10,410 vehicles affected

  19. THE VARIANT OF SPARK PLUGS INSTALLED MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/084 · 15 Apr 2021

    15 Apr 2021

    Defect

    The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the spark plugs on the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 3 Sep 2019 – 24 Aug 2020

    ~7 vehicles affected

  20. THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY BE DEACTIVATED

    R/2021/082 · 30 Mar 2021

    30 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The communication module may be deactivated

    Remedy

    Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

    Build window

    Built 3 May 2016 – 2 Jul 2020

    ~24 vehicles affected

  21. THE SOFTWARE OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATION MODULES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/083 · 30 Mar 2021

    30 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 3 Feb 2017 – 11 Mar 2020

    ~36 vehicles affected

  22. THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/066 · 23 Mar 2021

    23 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 26 May 2020 – 2 Jul 2020

    ~41 vehicles affected

  23. THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT BOX MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2020/332 · 2 Dec 2020

    2 Dec 2020

    Defect

    The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 20 May 2019 – 18 Jun 2019

    ~70 vehicles affected

  24. THE OIL SUPPLY LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER MAY LEAK

    R/2020/262 · 12 Oct 2020

    12 Oct 2020

    Defect

    The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak

    Remedy

    Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

    Build window

    Built 21 Oct 2019 – 26 Jun 2020

    ~1,074 vehicles affected

  25. THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2020/236 · 6 Oct 2020

    6 Oct 2020

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2017 – 30 Sep 2018

    ~3,127 vehicles affected

  26. THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    R/2020/198 · 2 Sep 2020

    2 Sep 2020

    Defect

    The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

    Remedy

    Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    Build window

    Built 9 Oct 2019 – 17 Oct 2019

    ~11 vehicles affected

  27. DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT

    R/2018/168 · 14 Aug 2018

    14 Aug 2018

    Defect

    On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2018 – 30 Mar 2018

    ~421 vehicles affected

  28. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2018/130 · 11 Jun 2018

    11 Jun 2018

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~78,608 vehicles affected

  29. STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2018/098 · 11 May 2018

    11 May 2018

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~74,329 vehicles affected

  30. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2018/069 · 9 Apr 2018

    9 Apr 2018

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~67,027 vehicles affected

  31. ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    R/2017/282 · 18 Dec 2017

    18 Dec 2017

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~46,093 vehicles affected

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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

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