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Model year 2015 · Mercedes-Benz

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class. The most recent was reported on December 23, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG ML63, ML250, ML350, ML400.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V955000December 23, 2022Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
18V272000April 27, 2018Suspension › Front
16V900000December 14, 2016Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
16V442000June 16, 2016Seat Belts › Rear/Other
15V351000June 8, 2015Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
14V762000December 1, 2014Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Communication (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V955000Manufacturer no. 2023010002 & ...0003

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 23, 2022
Owner notification
February 15, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
348,183 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG ML63, ML250, ML350, ML400

Components: Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Defect summary

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 the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Safety risk

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 2023010002 and 2023010003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V955000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG ML63, ML250, ML350, ML400

Defect summary

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 visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Safety risk

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 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V272000Manufacturer no. 2018070015

Suspension › Front

Report received by NHTSA
April 27, 2018
Owner notification
August 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,725 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
December 23, 2010 – June 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG ML63, ML350, ML400

Defect summary

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 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

Safety risk

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 is 2018070015.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V272000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V900000

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
December 14, 2016
Owner notification
February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
September 29, 2014 – March 27, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ML250, ML350, ML400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.

Safety risk

If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V900000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V442000

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Report received by NHTSA
June 16, 2016
Owner notification
July 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
423 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
April 27, 2015 – May 19, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG ML63, ML250, ML350, ML400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V442000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V351000Manufacturer no. 2015050005

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
June 8, 2015
Owner notification
June 23, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
814 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
December 12, 2014 – February 9, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ML250

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 ML250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured December 12, 2014, to February 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Safety risk

Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 14V-762.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V351000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V762000Manufacturer no. 2014120002

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2014
Owner notification
December 19, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,871 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
February 28, 2014 – November 10, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
ML250

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Safety risk

Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V762000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 27, 2022.