Mercedes Benz
Gls
10 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Mercedes Benz Gls
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SRPC2509 – Mounting of Multi-Purpose Camera & Interior Mirror
R/2025/217 · 1 Jul 2025
1 Jul 2025Defect
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) and GLC (254 platform) vehicles the bonding of the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior mirror on the windscreen might not meet specifications.
Remedy
As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the windscreen on the affected vehicles.
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Built 3 Sep 2024
~1 vehicles affected
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SRPC2405 - Bolting of 48V ground connection
R/2024/173 · 23 Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024Defect
On affected vehicles the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might have come loose.
Remedy
Check the bolting of the ground connection and correct it if necessary.
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Built 28 Oct 2019 – 20 Dec 2022
~218 vehicles affected
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On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
R/2023/023 · 20 Feb 2023
20 Feb 2023Defect
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
Remedy
Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.
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Built 21 Sep 2011 – 2 Feb 2017
~51,251 vehicles affected
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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
R/2022/309 · 11 Nov 2022
11 Nov 2022Defect
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.
Remedy
Check the springs in the seat backrest of the 3rd seat row on the affected vehicles and replace the seat backrest if necessary.
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Built 20 Jun 2019 – 10 Jun 2022
~1,088 vehicles affected
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The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications
R/2022/283 · 24 Oct 2022
24 Oct 2022Defect
The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.
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Built 27 Jul 2019 – 21 Jan 2023
~14,014 vehicles affected
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ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED
R/2020/243 · 6 Oct 2020
6 Oct 2020Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
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Built 8 Nov 2011 – 31 May 2018
~994 vehicles affected
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THE FIXATION OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS TRIM BAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
R/2019/341 · 10 Jan 2020
10 Jan 2020Defect
The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification.
Remedy
Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.
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Built 18 Oct 2018 – 27 Sep 2019
~1,665 vehicles affected
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SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS
R/2019/304 · 17 Oct 2019
17 Oct 2019Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.
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Built 1 Feb 2013 – 30 Nov 2017
~7,681 vehicles affected
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TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES
R/2019/256 · 6 Sep 2019
6 Sep 2019Defect
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Remedy
Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual
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Built 1 Jun 2012 – 30 Nov 2017
~25,647 vehicles affected
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REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION
R/2018/226 · 1 Oct 2018
1 Oct 2018Defect
Hydrogen may be embedded in the piston material of rear brake calipers.
Remedy
Bleed the hydraulic brake system of the rear axle of affected vehicles.
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Built 1 Apr 2018 – 30 Jun 2018
~1,890 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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