CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 recalls
Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
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.
Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving
Water can collect in the spare tire well of certain Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE SUVs, from roughly 2012 to 2020 model years.
Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.
Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.
Rear Door May Appear Locked When It Is Not
On certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS vehicles, the left rear passenger door may show that it is locked when it actually may not be locked.
Engine May Shut Off While Braking or Accelerating
Certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles have engine control and transmission control software that may conflict with each other.
Center console may unlatch in crash, sending objects flying
On certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models, the center console may unlatch during some types of crashes.
Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL and GLE vehicles built between April 2014 and May 2016 may have an incorrect calibration in the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS).
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went blank. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
When removing my vehicle out of Park the gear shifted to Neutral and then it began heavy jerking when switching gears. The vehicle would stall and stay in neutral then it would shift gear and go back into neutral which is dangerous and almost caused a collision of me possiblly being rear ended in drive thru
The vehicle accelerated on its own after a stop in front of the garage after stopping. It was so fast that it ramped into the building and destroyed it until a pillar put it to a stop.
Wednesday Dec 27th 2023 at approx 6pm. While enroute on Interstate 81 South at Hagerstown VA in heavy rain, darkness and heavy traffic at highway speed the windshield wiper arm on the passenger side (right) suddenly collided with the drivers side arm - the wiper blade flew off and was lost the wiper arms then became entangled and ceased to operate. I believe I was quite fortunate to find an opening between trucks to get to the right side shoulder and pull the vehicle off the road. On investigation I found that the right side wiper arm was rotating freely and not operating - obviously having suffered a mechanical failure. I could not determine any immediate cause. The left side wiper
I have a 2017 Mercedes AMG GLE 43 Coupe SUV. In just over a year both my rear OE Cross Contact LX Sport 315/40R-21 111 H Continental tires have blown out while driving. This past Christmas the 2nd one blew at highway speed limit (55-60 MPH) almost causing a tragic accident to my family. One tire had apprx 32K miles and the 2nd apprx 39K. Both tires disintegrated around the inside rims. I was unaware of any recall of some Continental tires at the time and can't find my tires on the list and understand the deadline was last August '21. Without knowing of the recall I subsequently purchased 2 OE replacement tires at a installed cost of about $700. The tire shop that installed the new tires s
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 questions
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Rear Door May Appear Locked When It Is Not. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Service Brakes (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.