Mercedes-Benz GLB recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 22 safety recalls naming the Mercedes-Benz GLB, launched from 2019 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Mercedes-Benz GLB recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 22
- 2019 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 19 October 2026
- R/2026/380
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mercedes-Benz GLB recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
SRPC2610 - eCall Function
R/2026/380, launched 19 October 2026. Also covers the CLA, GLC
Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 178 platform) GLB (244 platform) and GLC (540 platform) vehicles the emergency call function within the communication module might not be enabled.
Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles.
SRPC-2608 Electric drive unit power electronics
R/2026/315, launched 25 August 2026. Also covers the CLA
Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that in certain CLA (174 platform) and GLB (244 platform) vehicles the circuit board for the power electronics of the rear electric drive unit might not meet the specifications.
Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle.
Software version of communication module
R/2026/203, launched 5 June 2026. Also covers the CLA
Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) and GLB (244 platform) vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet the intended specification.
Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software on the affected vehicles.
SRPC2418 – Surface inner tyre side wall
R/2024/441, launched 18 November 2024, 466 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that the surface of the inner side wall of right-side installed tyres on certain GLB (247 platform) vehicles might be damaged.
Remedy: As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the tyres on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software
R/2024/166, launched 6 May 2024. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, EQA, EQB, GLA
Defect: On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.
Remedy: Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.
On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.
R/2023/185, launched 10 July 2023, 4,148 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class
Defect: On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Remedy: Replace the front axle carrier.
Mechanical damage to the ESP unit
R/2022/284, launched 24 October 2022, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Electronic stability program (ESP) unit might be mechanically damaged.
Remedy: Replace the ESP unit on the affected vehicles.
THE LEVEL SENSOR LINKAGE ON THE REAR AXLE MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY
R/2022/146, launched 9 June 2022, 14 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly.
Remedy: Check the level sensor linkage on the affected vehicles and install it correctly if necessary.
THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/446, launched 13 January 2022, 23 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the E-Class, GLC, GLE
Defect: On certain vehicles with a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Replace the engine on the affected vehicles.
THE WINDOW AIR BAGS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/302, launched 11 January 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The window airbags might not meet specifications
Remedy: Replace the window airbags on the affected vehicles with’parts within specification
THE SOFTWARE OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/301, launched 11 January 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The software of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Conduct an update of the software for the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.
BOLTING AND FABRIC IN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/222, launched 12 October 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: A bolting in the passenger airbag module as well as the airbag's fabric might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag module on the affected vehicles
THE SIDE SPOILERS AT THE TAILGATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED TO SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/175, launched 29 April 2021, 1,350 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The side spoilers at the tailgate might not have been mounted according to specifications.
Remedy: Check the mounting of the side spoilers and replace them if necessary.
THE FRONT FENDER WHEEL ARCH COVERS MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/148, launched 29 April 2021, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been mounted according to specifications.
Remedy: Check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation if necessary.
THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2020/340, launched 7 December 2020, 35 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Replace the dual clutch transmission.
THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2020/336, launched 7 December 2020, 129 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class
Defect: The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level or replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary.
THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2020/339, launched 4 December 2020, 72 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class
Defect: The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level.
THE ADJUSTABLE SECOND SEAT ROW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO SPECIFICATIONS
R/2020/274, launched 21 October 2020, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The second seat row might not be correctly engaged in the seat rail on one side.
Remedy: Check the installation of the second seat row on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary
THE REAR TAILGATE SPOILER MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/276, launched 12 October 2020, 2,200 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear spoiler located above the tailgate might have been manufactured outside specifications.
Remedy: Check the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and perform any necessary corrections
THE OIL SUPPLY LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER MAY LEAK
R/2020/262, launched 12 October 2020, 1,074 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, GLA
Defect: The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak
Remedy: Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary
THE VEHICLE BODY MAY NOT BE SEALED IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS
R/2020/212, launched 10 September 2020, 1,405 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells.
Remedy: Seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion. In case a water intrusion the necessary repair works resulting from this issue would be carried out.
THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
R/2019/269, launched 18 September 2019, 294 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLE, S-Class
Defect: ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification
Remedy: Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Mercedes-Benz GLB, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.