Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2026/326: Installation Of The Heat Shield, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 98
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2609 / 4790309
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 21 December 2022 and 10 August 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE (167 platform) vehicles with OM654 and hybrid drive a heat shield in the firewall area might not be installed according to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the heat shield and the fuel line on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE (167 platform) vehicles with OM654 and hybrid drive a heat shield in the firewall area might not be installed according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Installation of the Heat Shield Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE (167 platform) vehicles with OM654 and hybrid drive a heat shield in the firewall area might not be installed according to specification. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the heat shield and the fuel line on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: installation of the heat shield.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the heat shield and the fuel line on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 21 December 2022 and 10 August 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 98 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 SRPC2609 / 4790309 or the DVSA reference R/2026/326. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2026/315 on 25 Aug 2026, for electric drive unit power electronics. The one launched after it was R/2026/148 on 21 Sep 2026, for drive shaft joint. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/326, launched 14 September 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.