CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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.
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.
Loose Front Suspension Bolt Can Cause Crash Risk
On certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles, the bolt connecting the front upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
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).
Rear head restraints may not stay upright in extreme cold
Certain 2016 GLE 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles built in July 2015 may have rear head restraints that do not stay locked in the upright position when temperatures are very low.
Rear Seatbelt Anchor Bolt May Fail in a Crash
The right rear seatbelt anchor bolt on certain vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.
Engine May Shut Off While Braking, Raising Crash Risk
A software error in the engine control unit can cause the engine to shut down while the vehicle is braking.
Rear driveshaft bolts can loosen, causing stalls and crash risk
Certain 2016 coupes built between December 2014 and April 2015 may have rear driveshaft bolt fasteners that can loosen.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
What owners report
MERCEDES-BENZ CORPORATE IS SHOWING A COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR ME AS A CONSUMER AND HUMAN! MY BRAKES RECENTLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING (I LOST MY ABILITY TO BRAKE) AND IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY LIFE AND SAFETY WAS PUT IN JEOPARDY AND I AM IN SHOCK. AT THEIR REQUEST I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED IN TO MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE AND CORPORATE ESCALATION IS DENYING MY CLAIM AND NOT PROVIDING ME ASSISTANCE IN ANY WAY.
I WAS REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND IT STOPPED AND SHFTED INTO DRIVE AT A HIGH SPEED UNITL IT STOPPED AFTER HITTING FENCE AND TILTED ON ITS SIDE
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front roof panel detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,620.
Mercedes Benz 2016 GLE450 AMG Coupe Backup Camera issue. The software problems cause backup camera to go blank /black screen. It does this randomly, it can worked for few weeks to a month, then suddenly just goes blank/black when the gear is in reverse (R). I have made complained to Mercedes Benz dealer when the issue first started and I was told that the year of my vehicle is not listed in the recall that was issued for the Mercedes Benz with backup camera issues, the recall was listed for 2019-2021. I was told that I have to wait until there is a recall for the 2016 GLE450 AMG Coupe.
Gear Shift issue there are several forums with this issue car goes from park to neutral when trying to shift to drive. then goes straight to drive 3 stuck between drive 3 and drive 5 the very concerning issue is if the car does shift to drive 1 it throws itself into neutral while driving this is an extremely dangerous issue ! mercedes has to know because of the complaints extremely upset that no recall has been issued ...
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: 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; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Engine (7), Structure (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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.