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Mercedes-Benz GLE350D recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLE350D, covering model year 2016. Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2016)
  • top component: Engine (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 17V241000 (reported Apr 11, 2017)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 6 complaints are for the 2016 model year.

Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201660000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz GLE350D components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (50.0% of all 6), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Back Over Prevention (1).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaints (top 5)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaints (top 5)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine350.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System233.3%
Back Over Prevention116.7%
Forward Collision Avoidance116.7%
Service Brakes116.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz GLE350D recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GLE350D, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2016.

  • 2 recall campaigns
Mercedes-Benz GLE350D recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V241000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model year 2016

    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 affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.

    Consequence:
    If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 16V903000

    Reported

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

    Model year 2016

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz GLE350D questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE350D have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLE350D, covering model year 2016. The most recent, 17V241000, was reported on April 11, 2017 and is filed under “Steering”.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 50.0% of all 6. Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Back Over Prevention (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz GLE350D?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz GLE350D complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.