2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400
20 recalls — 7 complaints — 82 TSBs
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
22V955000
Dec 23, 2022
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
19V787000
Nov 1, 2019
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
18V272000
Apr 27, 2018
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
17V655000
Oct 17, 2017
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
17V655000
Oct 17, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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
17V241000
Apr 11, 2017
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
16V903000
Dec 15, 2016
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.
16V903000
Dec 15, 2016
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.
16V759000
Oct 20, 2016
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Sep 14, 2024
Incident date: Sep 11, 2024
When the vehicle is in drive and you open the door it shifts to park. However, if the vehicle is in drive and you turn it off, the vehicle shifts to NEUTRAL. This causes the vehicle to roll with the engine off.
Crash
STEERING
Jun 25, 2024
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
I park at the Mall and after two hours, start the car again to go home the front panel shows "Power Steering Malfunction See owners manual" and the steering has not assistance which makes hard to drive. The steering is hard to maneuver.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 1, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
Sometime when I press on the gas. It does a hard shift gear change. Feel like I got kicked by a horse in the rear. I have changed out front and rear differential gear oil and I changed out the transmission fluid and filter. It still does it. I'm thinking it's something in the ECM or TCM firmware sin... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
Sometime when I press on the gas. It does a hard shift gear change. Feel like I got kicked by a horse in the rear. I have changed out front and rear differential gear oil and I changed out the transmission fluid and filter. It still does it. I'm thinking it's something in the ECM or TCM firmware sin... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 13, 2021
Incident date: Jul 4, 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 12, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE SUV AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED COVERING MY WIFE WITH GLASS AND ALMOST CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL.
STEERING
Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 30, 2017
THERE IS A RECALL # 17V241 ON THIS VEHICLE, AND THE LETTER RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF CRASH DUE TO THE POWER STEERING CONNECTOR NOT BEING SEALED PROPERLY, AND THERE IS CURRENTLY NO SOLUTION OR PARTS TO FIX IT. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? HAVE TALKED TO THE MANU... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400
82 manufacturer communications from 61 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 12 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
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
LI82.85-P-076799
Aug 18, 2023
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
LI82.85-P-076799
Aug 18, 2023
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
LI09.00-P-074093
Dec 8, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
LI6320P073629
Sep 16, 2021
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
LI6320P073629
Sep 16, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
LI6320P073629
Sep 16, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
2021060017
Aug 13, 2021
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT NEW EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION.
2021060017
Aug 13, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
IMPORTANT NEW EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION.
LI8860P073470
Aug 11, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
LI8860P073470
Aug 11, 2021
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
NCU-2021070020
Jul 30, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Launch NCU 2021070020- Perform SCN coding in powertrain control unit
LI8220P073063
Jun 16, 2021
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
LI08.00-P-072749
Apr 20, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range
Launch NCU - 202
Jan 7, 2021
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
Launch NCU - 202
Jan 7, 2021
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
NCU-2016060016
Nov 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger
NCU-2016060016
Nov 17, 2020
061122 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger
NCU-2020070018
Nov 12, 2020
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
NCU-2020070018
Nov 12, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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
Initial NCU MY13
Sep 14, 2020
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
Initial NCU MY13
Sep 14, 2020
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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
LI00.20-P-070791
Aug 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Implausible "service due" instrument cluster message, head unit pop-up, or Mmc message
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
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
P-SC-2020020001
Feb 7, 2020
190000 TIRES
Information Label on Tire Sealant
P-SC-2020020001
Feb 7, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Information Label on Tire Sealant
LI54-10-P-069831
May 21, 2019
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Electric range is reduced after brief period
SC-2018110008
Apr 18, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Update restraint system control unit software
LI91 30-P-068713
Aug 24, 2018
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation
LI91 30-P-068713
Aug 24, 2018
220000 SEATS
Noises from seat climate control/ seat ventilation
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 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
LI27.00-P-065534
Jan 13, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Model series 166 NAG2 (VGS4, DAS3) OM642, initial engagement jerk in R
LI0702P0547173
Nov 14, 2016
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
LI8285P0647651
Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
LI8330P0646722
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
LI8330P0646721
Aug 11, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
LI1830P0597123
Aug 5, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
LI1830P0597123
Aug 5, 2016
061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
LI27.00-P-059110
Jul 10, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
The 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshift can be uncomfortable when the transmission oil is cold.
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
LI67.30-P-052837
Jul 8, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
LI67.30-P-052837
Jul 8, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY
Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.
LI83.30-P-059119
Jul 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Oxidation products of the cavity preservation can enter the interior compartment via the air conditioning.
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
LI01.30-P-058630
Mar 21, 2014
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
LI01.30-P-058630
Mar 21, 2014
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
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
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.
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.
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
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 25, 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.
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
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
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.
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.
LI54.15-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.
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.
LI27.20-P-055758
Jul 30, 2013
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
S-B-67.00-29
Jul 23, 2013
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.
LI32.34-P-056667
Jul 22, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps
LI33.30-P-056665
Jul 18, 2013
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).
LI32.34-P-056198
Jul 15, 2013
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
LI47.40-P-053871
Jul 10, 2013
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.
LI83.00-P-055425
Jul 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400 across all model years (2016–2017).
119
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 99 | 0 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 20 | 7 |