2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D

21 recalls — 11 complaints — 73 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: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

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

348,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

COMMUNICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more

24,226 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into... Read more

Consequence

If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late January 2018. MBUSA's n... Read more

3,620 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

3,620 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:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350... Read more

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

51 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

51 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles... Read more

Consequence

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2,215 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
ENGINE	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1

Incident date: Feb 20, 2021

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. ON A DESERTED ROAD SUCH AS THE ROAD THROUGH DENALI NATIONAL PARK VISIBILITY IS APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 FT. AT NIGHT. ALSO BECAUSE OF THE NATURE I IF THE BEAM SEEING MORE THAN 15FT. IN FOG OR SNOW IS EXTREMELY IMPEDED. THE BEAM CREATES A HALO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2020

THE COMMAND HUB WILL NOT CONNECT.

Incident date: Aug 26, 2020

THE COMMAND HUB WILL NOT CONNECT.

Incident date: Dec 20, 2019

SINCE THE TIME I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE BRAKES HAVE REPEATEDLY MADE LOUD SQUEALING NOISES. MERCEDES HAS REPEATEDLY EXAMINED THE CAR AND TOLD US IT IS FINE AND NOT DANGEROUS. THEY HAVE NEVER FIXED THE NOISE. HOWEVER, MORE RECENTLY IN DECEMBER 2019, THE CAR DEVELOPED A STRONG FUEL ORDER IN BOTH THE C... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2019

Incident date: Oct 23, 2018

THE REAR COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE SOUND ADJUSTED BY TECHNICIAN TO 100% IS BARELY AUDIBLE BY THE DRIVER, AND TYPICALLY AT OR AFTER IMPACT. IT IS ALSO NOT LINKED TO THE CAR DASH SOUND SYSTEM, SO THE RADIIO DOES NOT SHUT OFF ITS VOLUME. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE AUDIBLE ALARM IS IN... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 23, 2018

Crash

Incident date: Apr 12, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL DORADO HILLS (1000 MERCEDES LN, EL DORADO HILLS, CA (888) 773... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2018

Incident date: Apr 25, 2017

AFTER STOPPING, WHEN THE CAR TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE MODE. IF THE DRIVER PRESSES THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON TO OFF, THE CAR TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO NEUTRAL MODE. THIS CAUSES ROLLOVER RISK. IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SEE THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR CAN ROLL AND CAUSE COLLISION AND RISK TO PEOP... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2016

THE LEFT SIDE EXTERIOR MIRRORS DO NOT PIVOT OUT FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SEE THE BLIND SPOT BESIDE THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE IF THE DRIVER HAS HIS SEAT MOVED IN THE REAR-MOST POSITIONS. THIS HAS CAUSE SEVERAL NEAR-HIT SITUATIONS WITH ME WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. EVEN THOUGH A VEHIC... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D

73 manufacturer communications from 55 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	7
020000 SUSPENSION	6
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

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2012-2016 E-Class, GL-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, and ML-Class (166, 204, 212 platforms) vehicles, the coding of th

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2013-2016 E/GLK/GLE/M-Class vehicles, the software for the water pump diagnostics may not correspond to current sp

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2012-2016 GLK-Class, E-Class, ML-Class, GLE-Class, and GL-Class (204, 212 and166 platforms) vehicles, an incorrect

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IMPORTANT NEW EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION.

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

IMPORTANT NEW EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION.

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

Launch NCU 2021070020- Perform SCN coding in powertrain control unit

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

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

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

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

190000 TIRES

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

220000 SEATS

Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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

061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.

061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.

220000 SEATS

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 GLE300D — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D across all model years (2016–2017).

22 Total Recalls

13 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D — Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	1	2	View
2016 (current)	21	11

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