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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 16
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 107
Latest campaign: Dec 15, 2023

Recall summary by component16

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	Dec 15, 2023	23V854000 21V197000
Suspension	2	Apr 27, 2018	18V272000 17V081000
Air bags	2	Oct 17, 2017	17V655000 16V903000
Electrical system	2	Mar 14, 2017	17V177000 16V440000
Fuel system, diesel	1	Dec 23, 2022	22V955000
Communication	1	Nov 1, 2019	19V787000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 14, 2017	17V506000
Steering	1	Apr 11, 2017	17V241000
Exterior lighting	1	Oct 20, 2016	16V759000
Seats	1	Aug 15, 2016	16V602000
Seat belts	1	Jun 16, 2016	16V442000
Power train	1	Oct 27, 2015	15V709000

Safety recalls16

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Dec 15, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 15, 202323V854000	Structure: body roof and pillars A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V854000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Gle450 Campaign NHTSA 23V854000 · Dec 15, 2023
Dec 23, 202222V955000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V955000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Amg Gle63, Gle300d, Gle350, Gle400, Gle450, Gle550e Campaign NHTSA 22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022
Mar 19, 202121V197000	Structure: body roof and pillars 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V197000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Amg Gle63, Gle450 Campaign NHTSA 21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021
Nov 1, 201919V787000	Communication An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000 What's wrong 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 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. Filed under Amg Gle63, Gle300d, Gle350, Gle400, Gle450, Gle550e, Gle63s Campaign NHTSA 19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
Apr 27, 201818V272000	Suspension: front The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V272000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Amg Gle63, Gle400, Gle450, Gle63s Campaign NHTSA 18V272000 · Apr 27, 2018
Oct 17, 201717V655000	Air bags: frontal passenger side 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V655000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Amg Gle63, Gle300d, Gle400, Gle63s Campaign NHTSA 17V655000 · Oct 17, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Gle450, Amg Gle63, Gle300d, Gle350, Gle400, Gle550e, Gle63s, Amg Gle43, Gle350d. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component107

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

107Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	22	21	2	3	1
Electrical system	19	18	4	1	3
Steering	16	15	1	0	0
Engine	16	15	0	1	0
Unknown or other	15	14	2	1	1
Power train	11	10	1	0	0
Structure	10	9	1	0	0
Service brakes	8	7	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	7	3	0	1
Fuel system	7	7	0	0	0
Gasoline	7	7	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	4	0	0	0
Air bags	4	4	1	0	2
Suspension	4	4	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GLE-Class, GLE-Class Coupe, GLE-Class Hybrid.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“On 8/28/2026, my Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (W166, M276 engine) experienced a sudden, catastrophic engine stall while driving in active traffic.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766401
Electrical system
“On 8/28/2026, my Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (W166, M276 engine) experienced a sudden, catastrophic engine stall while driving in active traffic.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766402
Steering
“While driving my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, the vehicle suddenly shut off and lost propulsion without warning. There was no check-engine light or other warning before the failure.”
Filed 09/06/2026 · ODI 11762451

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. The most recent, 23V854000 (reported December 15, 2023), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (2), air bags (2), electrical system (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 107 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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