2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
0 recalls, 7 complaints - 106 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 4, 2020
I PURCHASED MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 LATE SEPTEMBER 2019. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GETTING IN THROUGH THE LIFT GATE. ON SATURDAY JAN 4 THIS WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK CAUSED MY MERCEDES BENZ TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SAFE ROADWAY WITH AMPLE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 4, 2020
I PURCHASED MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 LATE SEPTEMBER 2019. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GETTING IN THROUGH THE LIFT GATE. ON SATURDAY JAN 4 THIS WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK CAUSED MY MERCEDES BENZ TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SAFE ROADWAY WITH AMPLE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 4, 2020
I PURCHASED MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 LATE SEPTEMBER 2019. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER GETTING IN THROUGH THE LIFT GATE. ON SATURDAY JAN 4 THIS WATER ENTRY THROUGH TRUNK CAUSED MY MERCEDES BENZ TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A SAFE ROADWAY WITH AMPLE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 8, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM AND IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF HAGERSTOWN (1955 DUAL HWY, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740, (301) 733-2301) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BU... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2018
Incident date: Mar 10, 2017
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
DEFECTIVE JACK - THE CAR WAS STATIONARY ON THE SHOULDER OF AN INTERSTATE IN ORDER TO FIX A FLAT TIRE. THE JACK PRONG WAS INSERTED AS DESIGNED INTO THE HOLE UNDER THE CAR AND THE CAR WAS RAISED TO REMOVE THE TIRE. UPON RAISING, THE PRONG DEFORMED AND RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE CAR. THE RESULT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Sep 10, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
DEFECTIVE JACK - THE CAR WAS STATIONARY ON THE SHOULDER OF AN INTERSTATE IN ORDER TO FIX A FLAT TIRE. THE JACK PRONG WAS INSERTED AS DESIGNED INTO THE HOLE UNDER THE CAR AND THE CAR WAS RAISED TO REMOVE THE TIRE. UPON RAISING, THE PRONG DEFORMED AND RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE CAR. THE RESULT... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
106 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 22 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 8 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 6 |
| 220000 SEATS | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
P-SC-2019060003
Jun 28, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update software of AIR BODY CONTROL (ABC) control unit
LI91 10-P-069956
Jun 20, 2019
220000 SEATS
Seat kinetics for front passenger seat not available on vehicles without SA code 275
LI82 85-P-069851
Jun 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
MBUX multimedia system: High-frequency interference noise from speakers
LI80 61-P-069914
Jun 7, 2019
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Vehicle is temporarily unable to be locked or unlocked using Keyless-Go
LI82 85-P-069851
Jun 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
MBUX multimedia system: High-frequency interference noise from speakers
LI82 85-P-069381
Apr 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise emitted from speakers
LI82 85-P-069381
Apr 15, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise emitted from speakers
LI91 29-P-069667
Apr 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Seats cannot be adjusted because of low battery voltage
LI91 29-P-069667
Apr 9, 2019
220000 SEATS
Seats cannot be adjusted because of low battery voltage
LI82 85-P-069318
Apr 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI91 29-P-069603
Apr 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
Seats cannot be adjusted due to low battery voltage
LI54-18-P-069309
Feb 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fault message "SRS - Service Required" displayed in instrument cluster and SRS lamp active
LI82-85-P-069318
Feb 5, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI82-85-P-069318
Feb 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI82-85-P-069318
Feb 5, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318v2
Jan 30, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318v2
Jan 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318v2
Jan 30, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318
Jan 23, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318
Jan 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318
Jan 23, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI5418P056220
Jan 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Corrosion at electrical connecting point between front bumper and interior (X174/1)
LI1810P069288
Jan 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Fault codes P054A00 or P054C00 activate the engine diagnosis warning lamp
LI27 60-P-069032
Nov 16, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift Quality 3-2 and/or 2-3 shift
LI91 30-P-068713
Aug 24, 2018
220000 SEATS
Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation
LI91 30-P-068713
Aug 24, 2018
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation
SC-2018070011
Aug 10, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Check Front Left Underbody, Rework if Necessary
LI82 85-P-068445
Jul 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
LI82 85-P-068445
Jul 23, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
LI82 20-P-066141
Jul 11, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Broken sliding sunroof operating switch in the overhead control panel
LI82 20-P-066141
Jul 11, 2018
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Broken sliding sunroof operating switch in the overhead control panel
LI82 85-P-068378
Jul 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap
LI82 85-P-068378
Jul 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap
LI72 00-P-066220
Jul 9, 2018
130000 VISIBILITY
Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame
LI72 00-P-066220
Jul 9, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame
LI72 00-P-066220
Jul 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cracking noises at doors in area of window frame
LI46.15-P-063353
Jun 1, 2018
010000 STEERING
Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment sticks at top end stop
LI54.65-P-068092
May 14, 2018
274200 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in AMG vehicles
LI46.15-P-063353
May 7, 2018
010000 STEERING
Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment does not operate
LI88 40-P-067915
Mar 22, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
High-frequency whistling noise when driving at high speeds
LI88 40-P-067915
Mar 22, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
High-frequency whistling noise when driving at high speeds
LI68 30-P-059216
Mar 16, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
B-pillar trim chafed through at height of seat belt outlet
LI00 00-P-066046
Mar 15, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Odor in passenger compartment
LI32.34-P-056198
Dec 14, 2017
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
LI32.22-P-067318
Dec 12, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
AIRMATIC fault message in instrument cluster
LI32 34-P-056198
Oct 18, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
LI82 70-P-066767
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control.
LI54 30-P-064548
Sep 18, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Instrument cluster: Always boots in main menu (trip/total mileage) / Last mode inoperative
LI54 10-P-065994
Sep 18, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Direct starting/ ECO start/stop inoperative and fault code B21059A current and stored in CBC (front SAM)
LI54 30-P-066154
Aug 31, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Instrument cluster: HOLD indicator continues to be lit for a few seconds although the vehicle is moving
T-SC-2017020020
Aug 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage Nut
LI42 10-P-066237
Aug 15, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake
LI00 20-P-066887
Aug 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service: Service display implausible
LI54 10-P-066344
Aug 8, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
T-SC-2017020001
Aug 2, 2017
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Check Expansion Reservoir for Coolant, Replace if Necessary
T-SC-2017020019
Aug 2, 2017
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Replace Fasteners for Rear Axle Camber Adjustment
LI42 10-P-066237
Jul 25, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake
LI54 70-P-066813
Jul 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Distronic distance control - alleged arbitrary intervention
LI54 10-P-066344
Jul 19, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BR166 and BR292 - Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
LI77 21-P-063617
Jul 19, 2017
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Pop-up roof: Glass roof jams or cannot be opened, drive unit makes rattling noises
LI77 21-P-063617
Jul 19, 2017
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Pop-up roof: Glass roof jams or cannot be opened, drive unit makes rattling noises
LI82 70-P-066767
Jul 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control.
LI82 85-P-066769
Jul 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
COMAND Online: After map update is aborted, navigation no longer functions
LI82 85-P-066702
Jul 7, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30
LI82 85-P-066702
Jul 7, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30
LI54 65-P-066490
Jun 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Parking Pilot picture in COMAND display blurred
LI54 65-P-066490
Jun 14, 2017
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Parking Pilot picture in COMAND display blurred
LI82 85-P-065949
Jun 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster
LI82 85-P-065949
Jun 6, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster
LI54 70-P-066353
Jun 5, 2017
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Message in instrument cluster "Collision Prevention Assist Inoperative"
LI54 10-P-066344
Jun 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
LI54 10-P-066344
Jun 2, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
LI27.00-P-065534
Jan 13, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Model series 166 NAG2 (VGS4, DAS3) OM642, initial engagement jerk in R
LI54.21-P-065146
Jan 10, 2017
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Engine indicator lamp lights up and/or PreSafe, Blind Spot Assist and Distronic error messages in instrument cluster
LI31.19-P-047216
May 19, 2016
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Installing Electric Trailer Brake Controller
LI82.10-P-063239
May 2, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged
T-SC-2016030011
Apr 1, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Replace Suspension Strut Electrical Harnesses
T-SC-2016030011
Apr 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Replace Suspension Strut Electrical Harnesses
LI82.95-P-060072
Oct 21, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
mbrace i-call may not complete
LI91.29-P-053247
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
The electric seat adjustment and/or the seat heater/seat ventilation or rear monitor is nonfunctional
LI68.30-P-058750
Mar 25, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken
LI32.34-P-058736
Mar 21, 2014
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
LI32.34-P-058735
Mar 20, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
LI42.10-P-058641
Mar 14, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear
P-B-82.85-703
Mar 10, 2014
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
LI72.00-P-058635
Mar 4, 2014
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.
LI72.00-P-058635
Mar 4, 2014
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.
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
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.
LI82.62-P-058583
Feb 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
T-B-68.30-83
Feb 20, 2014
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
T-B-68.30-83
Feb 20, 2014
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
LI46.10-P-054699
Feb 18, 2014
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.
LI54.21-P-057930
Feb 13, 2014
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.
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 12, 2014
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.
LI54.15-P-057929
Feb 11, 2014
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
The liftgate can no longer be opened when the ambiance illumination is set to stage 1 or 2.
T-B-32.34-84
Feb 11, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil spray or fouling on the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is not related to leakage of the hydraulic pump.
LI54.25-P-056472
Feb 10, 2014
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.
LI14.20-P-052079
Feb 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
LI32.20-P-057942
Dec 4, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
LI49.20-P-057101
Aug 17, 2013
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.
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