2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Recall: Affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners…
NHTSA campaign 15V709000 · Power Train · filed Oct 27, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.
The risk
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG GLE63 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE450 | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V709000 (manufacturer number MFR ID Code). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.