2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Recall: Affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not…
NHTSA campaign 16V602000 · Seats · filed Aug 15, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE Coupe 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 11, 2015, to July 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not stay locked in the upright position at very low temperatures.
The risk
If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.
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 replace the rear head restraints, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. 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 | GLE450 | 2016 |
Related recalls
More Mercedes-Benz GLE450 recalls
- 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 28 other models — Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle…
- 2017–2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 and 14 other models — Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and…
- 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 26 other models — Front roof panel located between the windshield and the…
- 2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric and 73 other models — For a full list of the affected models visit…
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 and 16 other models — In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS…
Other campaigns involving Mercedes-Benz vehicles
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ and 13 other models — Bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) and 1 other model — Front passenger seat belt retractor may have been…
- 2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC and 34 other models — Infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in…
All Mercedes-Benz GLE450 recalls → · All Mercedes-Benz recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V602000 (manufacturer number 2016090003). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.