Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2020/178: The Tensile Strength Of The Welds On The Rear Crossmember May Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 77
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2012
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 21 September 2019 and 23 October 2019. The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification. The dealer will replace the rear crossmember. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF THE WELDS ON THE REAR CROSSMEMBER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification. Remedy: Replace the rear crossmember
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember may not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear crossmember.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 21 September 2019 and 23 October 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 77 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 SRPC2012 or the DVSA reference R/2020/178. 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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| GLEOn 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 | Urgent | R/2023/346 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/225 on 25 Aug 2020, for the data documenting the correct mounting of the turbocharger oil feed as well as the oil…. The one launched after it was R/2020/198 on 2 Sep 2020, for the bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/178, launched 26 August 2020. 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.