CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 recalls
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.
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk
The Active Curve System (ACS) reservoir in certain vehicles can lose oil when the oil level drops below the minimum.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash
Excess insulation in the bulkhead area may extend into the lower windshield zone, which could affect how the windshield is bonded and how fully the front passenger airbag protects the seat occupant.
Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz vehicles (including GL, GLE, GL63 AMG, E400 and GLE300d models) may have an electric power steering connector that is not sealed well enough.
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).
Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility
Certain 2016-2017 GLE vehicles built between October 14 and November 23, 2015 may have low-beam headlights that are not properly adjusted.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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.
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 outdated (never been updated).
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. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
WHILE DRIVING THE SUV AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED COVERING MY WIFE WITH GLASS AND ALMOST CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash; Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Power Train (2), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has been fixed?
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