Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2026/221: Rear Seat Belt Bolting, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 21
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2607 /9190322
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 23 January 2026 and 5 February 2026. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) vehicles the bolting connection of the rear seat belts might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting connection of the affected rear seat belts on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) vehicles the bolting connection of the rear seat belts might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2607 - Rear Seat Belt Bolting Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) vehicles the bolting connection of the rear seat belts might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting connection of the affected rear seat belts on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat belt bolting.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting connection of the affected rear seat belts on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 23 January 2026 and 5 February 2026 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 21 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 SRPC2607 /9190322 or the DVSA reference R/2026/221. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2026/191 on 11 Jun 2026, for windshield bonding. The one launched after it was R/2026/201 on 23 Jun 2026, for coolant pump control software. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/221, launched 19 June 2026. 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.