2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63

5 recalls — 2 complaints — 84 TSBs

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more

Consequence

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more

2,976 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 202... Read more

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 C... Read more

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contac... Read more

15,096 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle mod... Read more

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

1,292,258 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, caus... Read more

Consequence

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.

9,044 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	2

Incident date: Mar 28, 2019

I GOT 9000 MILES ON MY 2018 MERCEDES BENZ GLE AMG 63S COUPE I AM GOING FOR MY SECOND SET OF BREAKS

Incident date: Dec 14, 2018

BRAKES NEED REPLACING AFTER ONLY 11 MONTHS OLD AND 14,000 MILES. LOUD SQUEALING FROM BRAKES UPON APPLYING THEM. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR IN JAN. 2018. REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
5.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (4-Wheel Drive)	14.0	18.0	15.0	Premium	$5,450

CO2 Emissions: 586.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63

84 manufacturer communications from 58 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
350000 EQUIPMENT	12
020000 SUSPENSION	7
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
010000 STEERING	4
130000 VISIBILITY	4
100000 POWER TRAIN	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/2

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

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an ext

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles,

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint CEL on with Code P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" Cause Under investigation. This is not an issue that affects drivability or performance and is not a safety concern. The vehicle remains saf

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 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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower adjustment position (e.g. for Easy Entry function). Cause: Heig

010000 STEERING

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

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

Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger

350000 EQUIPMENT

Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Implausible "service due" instrument cluster message, head unit pop-up, or Mmc message

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

350000 EQUIPMENT

MY17+ M157 Equipped GLE63, GLS63, G63 ECOStop/ Start: Engine May Not Automatically Restart

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

G-Class Facelift 2018: Fault message "ABS, ESP inoperative, see operator's manual"

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

G-Class Facelift 2018: Fault message "ABS, ESP inoperative, see operator's manual"

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

G-Class Facelift 2018: Fault message "ABS, ESP inoperative, see operator's manual"

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

020000 SUSPENSION

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside mirror folding out/in nonfunctional

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Electric range is reduced after brief period

021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Check right and left torsion bar linkage, replace if necessary

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Replace engine control unit

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation

220000 SEATS

Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Broken sliding sunroof operating switch in the overhead control panel

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame

160000 STRUCTURE

Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame

130000 VISIBILITY

Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame

010000 STEERING

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

LED light on thermal cup holder in rear passenger compartment of BR 222 flickers

350000 EQUIPMENT

LED light on thermal cup holder in rear passenger compartment of BR 222 flickers

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

LED light on thermal cup holder in rear passenger compartment of BR 222 flickers

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Partial operation of interior ambient lighting

100000 POWER TRAIN

Model series 166 NAG2 (VGS4, DAS3) OM642, initial engagement jerk in R

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

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-press

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds

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

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.

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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

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.

100000 POWER TRAIN

FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce

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 GLE63 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 across all model years (2016–2024).

40 Total Recalls

14 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 — Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	1	3	View
2023	1	0	View
2022	3	0	View
2021	6	3	View
2020	3	1	View
2019	5	3	View
2018 (current)	5	2
2017	8	0	View
2016	8	2	View

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