https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:13:16 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-2085346 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Sport, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: AFXKWBBM2523. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side tire inadvertently exploded. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tir https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-2024915 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-2002322 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1933413 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pumps were faulty and needed to be replace https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1867752 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT UNKNOWN https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-22V955000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle-400-2019 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-22V955000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1826523 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT SIM CARD - phone/car play does NOT CONNECT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1822923 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 since the dealer refuse to update the firmware for me. I'm leaning towards a firmware issue since I'm o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1822924 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 since the dealer refuse to update the firmware for me. I'm leaning towards a firmware issue since I'm o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-22V365000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle-400-2019 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connecti https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1757224 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1734989 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING.OCCURS FREQUENTLY, MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME.DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO REPLICATE WHEN TEST DRIVING. MB CHAT ROOM INDICATES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM W/O A FIX. I HAVE JUMPED A CURB, HAD THE VEHICLE HESITATE WHEN MERGING IN TRAFFIC AS WELL AS WHEN MAKING A TURN. IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT NEEDS T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-21V072000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle-400-2019 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 GL https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-21V058000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle-400-2019 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1656439 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS WHICH ARE OF POOR PERFORMANCE. AS SUCH IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY. MERCEDES CLAIMS PERFORMANCE PER SPECIFICATIONS. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING TO ALLOW FOR A SAFE STOPPING DISTANCE. SITUATION WORSENS WITH RAIN OR SNOW MAKING THE LIGHTS ALMOST DISAPPEAR. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1649441 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES BENZ GLE400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMP BEAM PROJECTED WAS INSUFFICIENT FOR SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES- BENZ OF DANBURY LOCATED AT (100 FEDERAL RD, DANBURY CT.) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETECT A FAILURE WITH THE HEADLAMPS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-19V787000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1498505 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT REAR HATCH OPENS ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED AND LOCKED; DOORS REMAIN LOCKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY AS WELL AS IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOTS. WE HAVE HAD TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN KEYS ARE INSIDE HOUSE ON A TABLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY FAULT CODES; TOLD US TO TRY LEATHER CASE OVER KEY FOB. DEALER STATES https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-18V272000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 G https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1439756 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING THE SUV AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED COVERING MY WIFE WITH GLASS AND ALMOST CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-17V655000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 functi https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#complaint-1390834 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 MANUFACTURER TO NO AVAIL. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-17V241000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-17V077000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle-400-2017 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-16V903000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT 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 Class https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-16V759000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle-400-2017 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT 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, " https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-400#recall-16V759000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-gle400-2016 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT 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, "