2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43

5 recalls — 0 complaints — 62 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following a... Read more

Consequence

If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

12,322 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Consequence

If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

12,322 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

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 AM... Read more

Consequence

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected ... Read more

58,323 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

47,799 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Consequence

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

47,799 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43

62 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	13
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
020000 SUSPENSION	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
010000 STEERING	3
130000 VISIBILITY	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
220000 SEATS	3

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

350000 EQUIPMENT

The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Model series 190.4 Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause.

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

Model series 190.4 Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Transmission diagnosis using th eIntelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger

061122 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING

Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger

350000 EQUIPMENT

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Electric range is reduced after brief period

350000 EQUIPMENT

Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation

220000 SEATS

Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Broken sliding sunroof operating switch in the overhead control panel

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Broken sliding sunroof operating switch in the overhead control panel

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap

350000 EQUIPMENT

Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap

130000 VISIBILITY

Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame

160000 STRUCTURE

Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame

350000 EQUIPMENT

Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame

010000 STEERING

Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Instrument cluster: HOLD indicator continues to be lit for a few seconds although the vehicle is moving

010000 STEERING

Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage Nut

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Correct torque front left and right torsion bar linkage nut.

220000 SEATS

The electric seat adjustment and/or the seat heater/seat ventilation or rear monitor is nonfunctional

350000 EQUIPMENT

Oxidation products of the cavity preservation can enter the interior compartment via the air conditioning.

160000 STRUCTURE

Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken

020000 SUSPENSION

ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. 7/2012) P100200: The oil pressure at

020000 SUSPENSION

Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear

350000 EQUIPMENT

A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are

130000 VISIBILITY

Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.

160000 STRUCTURE

Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The complete headliner can no longer be replaced for loose headliner magnets. As described in AR68.30-P-4300GQ, 2-component adhesive A 005 989 09 71 is to be used for gluing on the headliner magnets. Any missing magnets can be reordered as

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be felt at the steering wheel.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The rear seat heating cannot be activated when the customer has set the ambiance illumination to "Neutral" and "Stage 1" or "Stage 2" in the instrument cluster.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

The liftgate can no longer be opened when the ambiance illumination is set to stage 1 or 2.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oil spray or fouling on the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is not related to leakage of the hydraulic pump.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. Fault code 20B91B, 20B913 (The output for the heating element of the AdBlue pressure line has an electrical fault or an open circuit) is stored in the SCR control unit.

130000 VISIBILITY

Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps

010000 STEERING

Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).

020000 SUSPENSION

1. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 with code 803 or vehi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 across all model years (2016–2019).

434 Total Recalls

49 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

6 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	205	29	View
2018	111	13	View
2017	113	7	View
2016 (current)	5	0

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