2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350

9 recalls, 73 complaints - 94 TSBs

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

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Mati... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall i... Read more

9,725 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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence

The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-36... Read more

37 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Ve... Read more

Consequence

If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

4 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

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

73 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
STEERING	11
ENGINE	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
POWER TRAIN	5
SERVICE BRAKES	5
AIR BAGS	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION	2

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

At 72,000 miles the rear differential failed. Repair required else car could abruptly stop rolling, become uncontrollable and cause a serious wreck. The part is over $5,000

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

Description: My 2025 Ford Bronco suffered a catastrophic failure of both rear shock absorver external reservoirs, consistent with Recall 25S01 (NHTSA 25V025). The reservoirs detached intirely while driving out-of-state, forcing an 800-mile transit with 5 passengers on an unstable suspension. Issue... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

Car dealership (CarMax) has been not repairing vehicles that are still under warranty and not having loaner vehicles available and having secondary repair shops that are not getting paid to repair warranty issues. My vehicle has been having cv boot issues that have not been repaired as of this date... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2025

After three oil leak repairs in my LM2 3.0 diesel engine in my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST, you would think that would be enough to repair the manufacturer's defects, but it wasn't. I think the saying is fourth time is the charm? The third repair which was a second oil pan lasted a whopping 48 hour... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2025

I am reporting a sudden engine failure involving my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T. At just 68,000 miles, the vehicle experienced catastrophic loss of power due to zero compression in Cylinder 1. The vehicle is equipped with the Theta II turbocharged engine, which has been the subject of previous ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2025

AC not working, Temp Gauge stuck at C, Steering assist reduced Happened a year ago, went away, came back. Would fix short term if battery was disconnected and reconnected or if code was cleared. Found lots of others with this same issue

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

Brake booster and pump failing. Traction light, brake light, and ABS light all came on at once on February 23. 2025. I brought my car to a Toyota dealership the next day and paid for a diagnostic. I was told the brakes could give out at any time if I do not get the parts listed above replaced. This ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2025

It burns oil excessively Stalls out while driving Stability traction control comes on Timing chain has to be replaced now Fuel pump needs replacement All this happened at same time My cost is 2700.00

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

I started my truck on [XXX] and after driving less than 3 miles the check engine light came on and then light for traction control needs service came on. I stopped and notice engine was idling weird. So I called dealer and they recommended I bring in. I proceeded to drive but could not drive over 40... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V674000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal sound that worsened over time. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the engine compartment; moments later the engine compa... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 20, 2024

- The light of the airbag and seatbelt came on my dashboard, went to the dealership and they told me that there's an issue with the control module, apparently there is a recall for that but since my car wasn't called they could repair. - Backup camera goes completely off when trying to go on revers... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2024

I HAVE A 5TH WHEEL WITH SOLAR AND MY BRAKE CONTROLER STOPS WORKING PERIODICALLY. I HAVE A CASE# WITH GM 9-13676268071. I ALSO HJAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH GM AND IT'S NOT COVERED DUE TO MY VIN# NOT BEING ON A BULLENTIN# 23-NA-149. GM ALSO HAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGREAM # N232414840 AND STI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

My safety system keeps malfunctioning. I am unable to use safety features, blinkers, hazards and gauges of speed, gas and rpm go to zero. I have taken my car several time to the Kia dealership in Arlington Texas and they keep giving me the run around with my concern. They say that don't have codes t... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

Driving on [XXX] to Atlanta GA my car would not automatically shift and began to vibrate badly. I was almost hit by other vehicles as I pulled off the highway to check car out. Car was vibrating badly in idle and when I resumed my trip back home the car would not accelerate properly and caused trem... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

After the steering wheel became SIGNIGICANTLY stiff and a warning light come on when trying to pull out of a parking space, I called a tow truck. The driver was able to turn on the Escape and we had no problems with steering. After I had a mechanic examine the vehicle, he said the issue is the ele... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD IN LATE FEB 2024. AT THE SAME TIME, THERE WAS A NOTED FLUID LEAK ON MY PARKING SKIRT SO I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED DRIVING IT. ON [XXX] I HAD CAR TOWED TO MIKE'S AUTOMATIVE SERVICE STATION IN SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. HE REMEDIED THE ENGINE ISSUE WITH 'LEAK STOP'. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2024

1: all system warnings on to include auto lights and brake system warning (there were at least 10 warnings) - auto lights stopped working 2: car would not turn off - needed to press shut off button up to 10 times 3. remote start started car and then would not shut off and locked us out of the car ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2024

The frame is severely rusting out. Was found during an oil change by a certified mechanic. This will cause serious safety concerns as the frame will break. After researching this issue online, it appears this is a common problem others are having with Chevrolet. I believe others have filled complain... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2024

Incident date: Feb 3, 2024

Randomly the ac line will freeze over and no air flow will come out of the vents although the fans can be heard working. Issues is not a simple thing to be duplicated and have brought it to 3 ford locations and still having the issue. They won’t attempt to repair anything else that could be the is... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2024

6/8/23: Vehicle in shop for 30K warranty service. Front brake pads flagged yellow for wear. Recommendation they be addressed next visit at 40K miles. By 35K, Brake pedal was vibrating and steering wheel shaking upon moderate braking. Made appt. With local dealer which required over a month wait. 1/... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2024

on 1/6/2024 my car steering went. There was a recall on certain cars that the 2012 Ford Fusion has a recall for this but the dealer is saying there is not for my car. This seems to be an extensive problem with his car and a expensive repair. Electric steering rack failed

Incident date: Jan 9, 2024

I was driving down the roadway and heard a loud noise that sounded like an impact followed by the sound of glass cracking. The panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered. I was confused because I had not gone under an over pass and there were no trucks in front of me to launch a rock in my direction. I th... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2023

My car is 5 years old with 72,000 miles and it now need a new head gasket. Mechanic said Honda is aware of this issue on this model car but my warranty is expired and this is costly fix for something the company is well aware of.

Incident date: Nov 8, 2022

I was driving home on april 13, 2023 when the power seemed to leave my car & steering & brakes felt like they weren't working right like I had no control. The battery & oil change lights came on. I was scared & didn't know what to do but then a min or so later I was able to get enough control to dir... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2022

Rattling noise when accelerating

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 8, 2022

Rattling noise when accelerating

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 15, 2017

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle would roll forward or backward. The contact stated that he restarted the vehicle and shifted into park(P), and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure oc... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle a clicking noise was present inside the gear box and the vehicle would not properly shift into reverse. Also, while operating the vehicle, the check engine and transmission warning lights remained illuminated, and... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

CONSTITUENT WRITES REGARDING FORD ENGINE MOTOR RECALL AND ISSUES CONCERNING IT.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

Leased new 2021 Audi Q5 from Audi of Coral Springs , FL on Aug 17, 2021. We had the vehicle serviced on 12-24-2022 and where notifed that during the inspection that all 4 tires needed to be replaced and where shocked because our Audi only had about 13,000 miles on the odometer. We asked how to get c... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

Incident date: Feb 23, 2023

Calipers lock up, even going 10 mph. This is after 1 month of replacing part of the brake line and the caliper. The brake system sensor seems to be faulty as the car never tells you that you have an issue.

Incident date: Feb 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact applied the parking brake. There was an abnormal scraping noise detected while starting the vehicle. The roll back warning light was illuminated. There was a message s... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was informed by the dealer that a coolant sensor would be placed inside the vehicle to remedy the recall. Since the recall, the coolant warning light wo... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, he smelled an abnormal odor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he opened the windows within 5 minutes the odor was gone. The contact stated while driving the air conditioni... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the center console was extremely hot, and the driver's side seat electric pan... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

My 2020 jeep wrangler becomes hard to control when I'm driving on the highway, it seems when I hit a small.bump in the road my steering wheel shakes to the point its hard to keep my jeep under control and remain safely in the lane I'm driving in. I bought my jeep to the dealer on 02/08/23. The resu... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that upon entering her vehicle, the windshield started to shatter at the bottom of the driver’s side windshield, without incident. Over the next few days, two more spider-web shaped cracks had formed at the bottom, mid-section of the... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

02/2022 I have a 2016 GLE 350 with 31,000 miles. Safety issue: steering column sensor has failed thus blind spot assist does not work. Also turn signals periodically do not work. Functionality usually restores if car shut-off & re-started. Then fails again later at varying intervals.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

Incident date: Oct 9, 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle independently shifted into park and seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the veh... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2021

Fuel injection system causing stalling on the road

Incident date: Sep 26, 2021

On September 26th, 2021 I was reversing out a parking space, the rear camera was engaged and the R indication in place. While halfway out of the parking space the vehicle accelerated hitting another vehicle. The brakes would not engage to slow or stop the vehicle, I had to slip the gear into park to... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 10, 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while stationary a second vehicle crashed head-on into the front of the vehicle causing severe damage to the front end. During the crash, neither the front driver-side nor passenger-side airbags were deployed. The driver sustained... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Feb 1, 2021

BLIND SPOT ASSIST MESSAGE COMES ON AND OFF. THEN DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY

Incident date: Feb 1, 2021

BLIND SPOT ASSIST MESSAGE COMES ON AND OFF. THEN DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY

Incident date: Dec 1, 2020

GAS FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN ACCESS TO THE GAS TANK DOOR LEVER IIS TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH , TAKE THE EMERGENCY ACCESSORIES PANEL COVER AND FEEL THE GAS LEVER AND FLIP

Showing 50 of 73 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	18.0	23.0	20.0	Premium	$3,800

CO2 Emissions: 440.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350

94 manufacturer communications from 71 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
350000 EQUIPMENT	13
100000 POWER TRAIN	6
020000 SUSPENSION	6
010000 STEERING	5
130000 VISIBILITY	5
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
160000 STRUCTURE	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"" "

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

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

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles

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

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s O

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

340000 COMMUNICATION

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

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

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Event memory in the instrument cluster mileage readings intermittently inaccurate

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rework electrical connectors of engine control unit

010000 STEERING

Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering

100000 POWER TRAIN

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

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Electric range is reduced after brief period

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update restraint system control unit software

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

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

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

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.

220000 SEATS

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

The 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noise in center console area of W166.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Noise in center console area of W166.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

"SOS mbrace service not activated".

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.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 across all model years (2016, 2017).

16 Total Recalls

156 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

12 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 - Year by Year

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2016 (current)	9	73

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