Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS Recall R/2022/283: The Fixation Of The Trim Bar At The Rear Door Windows Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 14,014
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2236
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE, GLS vehicles built between 23 May 2019 and 21 January 2023. The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications Defect: The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLE, GLS built between 23 May 2019 and 21 January 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 14,014 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 SRPC2236 or the DVSA reference R/2022/283. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2022/265 on 24 Oct 2022, for the driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated. The one launched after it was R/2022/284 on 24 Oct 2022, for mechanical damage to the ESP unit. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/283, launched 24 October 2022. 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.