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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450

11 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Structure

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,976 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V854000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 348,183 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V955000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 15,096 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V197000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 24,226 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V787000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Suspension

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

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).

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 9,725 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V272000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

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

In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 37 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V081000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 47,799 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V903000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.

The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not stay locked in the upright position at very low temperatures.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V602000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

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

The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 423 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V442000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 6, 2016.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,826 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V440000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 52 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V709000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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