Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2016/139: Engine May Stall/stop Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 267
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1614
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 1 December 2015 and 15 August 2016. The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The concern might be interpreted by the driver as a planned engine stop as part of the automatic stop/start system and the engine will not restart after release of the brake pedal. Depending on traffic situation there could be an increased risk of collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL/STOP UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The concern might be interpreted by the driver as a planned engine stop as part of the automatic stop/start system and the engine will not restart after release of the brake pedal. Depending on traffic situation there could be an increased risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall/stop unexpectedly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 1 December 2015 and 15 August 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 267 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1614 or the DVSA reference R/2016/139. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/151 on 24 Jun 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/141 on 7 Jul 2016, for engine may stall/stop unexpectedly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/139, launched 28 June 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.