Mercedes-Benz GLB Recall R/2020/340: The Oil Level In The Dual Clutch Transmission Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/340, campaign code SRPC2043. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
7 Dec 2020
Launched
35
vehicles in the UK
SRPC2043
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled GLB vehicles built between 1 November 2018 and 17 February 2020. The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the dual clutch transmission. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the dual clutch transmission.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the dual clutch transmission.

Are You Affected?

GLB built between 1 November 2018 and 17 February 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 35 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2043 or the DVSA reference R/2020/340. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronicsLowR/2026/315
CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication moduleLowR/2026/203
GLBSurface inner tyre side wallBook soonR/2024/441
A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering softwareUrgentR/2024/166
A Class, GLBOn affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicleBook soonR/2023/185

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/336 on 7 Dec 2020, for the oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2020/270 on 14 Dec 2020, for the function of the child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the super lock…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/340, launched 7 December 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.