2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Dec 23, 2022Crash risk2017–2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2016–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 and 12 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
22V955000 · 348K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Nov 1, 2019Crash risk2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S and 71 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
19V787000 · 24K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Apr 27, 2018Fire risk2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63, 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 and 14 other models — Suspension
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
18V272000 · 10K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Oct 17, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 and 4 other models — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
17V655000 · 4K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Apr 11, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 12 other models — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
17V241000 · 58K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Feb 8, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
17V079000 · 4 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Feb 8, 2017Crash risk2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 — Suspension
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
17V081000 · 37 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Dec 15, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 9 other models — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
16V903000 · 48K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Oct 20, 2016Crash risk2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
16V759000 · 2K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.