Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2020/325: The Middle Seatbelt Buckle Could Be Pushed Under The Seat Cushion In Certain Circumstances…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 2,595
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2040
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 18 October 2018 and 24 July 2020. The middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances while buckling up. The dealer will adjust the positioning of the double buckle on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances while buckling up.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE COULD BE PUSHED UNDER THE SEAT CUSHION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILST BUCKLING UP Defect: The middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances while buckling up Remedy: Adjust the positioning of the double buckle on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances whilst buckling up.
The Fix
The dealer will adjust the positioning of the double buckle on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 18 October 2018 and 24 July 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,595 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 SRPC2040 or the DVSA reference R/2020/325. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEInstallation of the heat shield | Low | R/2026/326 | |
| GLERear seat belt bolting | Urgent | R/2026/221 | |
| GLE, GLSMounting of Multi-Purpose camera & interior mirror | Book soon | R/2025/217 | |
| GLE, GLSBolting of 48V ground connection | Urgent | R/2024/173 | |
| 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/2020/286 on 13 Nov 2020, for the headlight adjustment may not meet the specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/332 on 2 Dec 2020, for the screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/325, launched 30 November 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.