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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
16 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 16 launched 2018 to 2023
  • Most recent 20 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/023
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 16 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 10 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2018 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 10. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 10
’22 4
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

Launched 20 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/023 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2256 / MBAG REF: 4694204

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
51,251 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Sept 2011 to 2 Feb 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GL”

2022 4 recalls

The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

Launched 30 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/279 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2241 / MBAG: Ref 4290008

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Vehicles affected
218 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013
DVSA lists it as
“GL”

The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

Launched 30 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/278 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2240 / MBAG: Ref 4290007

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Vehicles affected
6,442 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013
DVSA lists it as
“GL”

The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing

Launched 24 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/140 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2223

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,631 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013
DVSA lists it as
“GL”

The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing

Launched 24 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/137 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2222

Defect
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Remedy
Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Vehicles affected
31,666 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013
DVSA lists it as
“GL”

2021 10 recalls

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 1 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/130 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2126

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.
Vehicles affected
21 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 1 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/106 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2112

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.
Vehicles affected
23 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2152

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.
Vehicles affected
50,390 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 13 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/110 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2102

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.
Vehicles affected
108,971 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 11 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/120 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2115

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.
Vehicles affected
86,604 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 10 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/111 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2111

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.
Vehicles affected
90,716 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/134 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2122

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.
Vehicles affected
162,581 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/133 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2123

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.
Vehicles affected
106,665 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/132 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2124

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.
Vehicles affected
10,410 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/131 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2125

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.
Vehicles affected
81,267 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASS”

2018 1 recall

Oil foam may develop in the active curve system oil reservoir

Launched 24 August 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/206 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1827

Defect
It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
Vehicles affected
1,303 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2010 to 30 Jun 2016
DVSA lists it as
“GL/GLS”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 16 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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