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Model year 2017 · Mercedes-Benz

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class. The most recent was reported on December 15, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE 400, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE400, GLE450, GLE550, GLE550E, GLE63S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V854000December 15, 2023Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
22V955000December 23, 2022Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
21V197000March 19, 2021Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
21V072000February 12, 2021Communication
21V058000February 5, 2021Communication › Auto Crash Notification
17V828000December 18, 2017Equipment › Other › Labels
17V816000December 18, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
17V655000October 17, 2017Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
17V506000August 14, 2017Electrical System › Software
17V077000February 8, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages
16V903000December 15, 2016Air Bags › Frontal
16V759000October 20, 2016Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Communication (2) · Electrical System (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Structure (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Tires (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V854000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2023
Owner notification
March 22, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,976 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.

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 23V854000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE350, GLE400, GLE550E

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 21V197000Manufacturer no. 2021070010

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
March 19, 2021
Owner notification
September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
15,096 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

Safety risk

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. 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 21V197000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V072000Manufacturer no. 2021030005

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
February 12, 2021
Owner notification
March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
67 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE350

Components: Communication; Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

Safety risk

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.

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 21V072000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V058000Manufacturer no. 2021020025

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,292,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE350, GLE400, GLE550E

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

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 21V058000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V828000Manufacturer no. 2018010010

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2017
Owner notification
February 16, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
64 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
June 28, 2016 – September 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE550E

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires › Markings

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes GLE 550e 4MATIC vehicles. The tire pressure label on the B-pillar lists incorrect seating capacity and front and rear tire dimension information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FVMSS) number 101, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tire pressure label, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 17V828000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V816000Manufacturer no. 2018010009

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2017
Owner notification
March 9, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,700 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
January 3, 2017 – August 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE350, GLE400, GLE550E, GLE63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Safety risk

If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 17V816000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V655000Manufacturer no. 2018020002

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2017
Owner notification
February 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,620 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
May 4, 2016 – July 27, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE550

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Visibility › Windshield

Defect summary

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 the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

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 number for this recall is 2018020002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 17V655000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V506000Manufacturer no. 2017090005

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
August 14, 2017
Owner notification
September 18, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,322 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
July 9, 2014 – May 12, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43

Components: Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.

Safety risk

If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 17V506000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V077000

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
February 8, 2017
Owner notification
March 10, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,882 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
July 20, 2016 – October 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE 400, GLE350, GLE550E, GLE63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 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 17V077000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V903000Manufacturer no. 2016120004

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2016
Owner notification
January 18, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,799 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
April 23, 2014 – May 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE350, GLE450

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Defect summary

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 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.

Safety risk

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.

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 16V903000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V759000Manufacturer no. 2016100003

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
October 20, 2016
Owner notification
December 2, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,215 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
October 14, 2015 – November 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE 400, GLE300D, GLE350

Defect summary

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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Safety risk

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.

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 16V759000, 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 18, 2023.