Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2023/346: On Affected Vehicles Under Specific Conditions (Such As Electric Driving In Wet Weather)…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jan 2024
- Launched
- 3,414
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2339/5496340
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 3 February 2020 and 24 October 2023. 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. The dealer will update the ESP control unit software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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.� Remedy: Update the ESP control unit software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The dealer will update the ESP control unit software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 3 February 2020 and 24 October 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,414 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 SRPC2339/5496340 or the DVSA reference R/2023/346. 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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| C Class, CLS, E Class, GL and 6 moreOn affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture | Urgent | R/2023/023 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/348 on 15 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel…. The one launched after it was R/2023/361 on 11 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolting under the driver seat might not meet…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/346, launched 2 January 2024. 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.