Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLS(167) Recall R/2021/394: The Seat Assembly Condition Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2150
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE/GLS(167) vehicles built between 28 August 2020 and 28 August 2020. The seat assembly condition might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the seats on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat assembly condition might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SEAT ASSEMBLY CONDITION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On certain vehicles the seat assembly condition might not meet specifications Remedy: Conduct a check of the seats on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the seat assembly condition might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the seats on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLE/GLS(167) built between 28 August 2020 and 28 August 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC2150 or the DVSA reference R/2021/394. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 | |
| GLE/GLS(167)Installation of A/C drain hoses | Low | R/2023/092 | |
| GLE/GLS(167)Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE and GLS vehicles (167 platform) the air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly fitted in the vehicle. In this case condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment | Low | R/2023/091 | |
| GLE/GLS(167)The bolting of a 12V power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque | Low | R/2022/179 | |
| GLE/GLS(167)The bolting of the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might be fastened with an insufficient torque | Urgent | R/2022/133 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/390 on 26 Nov 2021, for certain vehicles might not have been equipped with the printed owner's manual. The one launched after it was R/2021/376 on 29 Nov 2021, for the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/394, launched 26 November 2021. 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.