CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E 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.
Wrong tire info on door label can throw off speedometer
A tire pressure label on the B-pillar of certain vehicles lists incorrect seating capacity and front and rear tire size information, so the vehicles do not meet a federal tire labeling standard.
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).
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
THIS GLE 550$ 2016 LESS THAN 18 MONTHS WITH 5800 MILES. ELECTRICAL CHARGE OUTLET DOOR IS POSING SAFETY PROBLEMS. IT IS LOCATED HORIZONTALLY IN THE REAR BUMPER. THE SOLENOID VALVE EITHER UNLOCKS ITSELF DURING DRIVE, OR CANNOT BE CLOSED. DURING RUNNING THE DOOR OF THE OUTLET IS OPEN. THE CARS BEHIND ME HONK AND ATTEMPT TO OVERTAKE ME AND SLOW DOWN IN THE NEXT LANE TO WARN ME THAT MY GASOLINE DOOR IS OPEN (THEY DO NOT KNOW IT IS ELECTRICAL). I GET WORRIED ABOUT THEIR SAFETY AND MINE IN THE HGHWAY . WATER AND SNOW SEEPS INTO THE SOLENOID VALVE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER OF THE CHARGING OUTLET. IT HAS GONE TO THE WORKSHOP THREE TIMES. THEY PRETTY MUCH GAVE UP AND
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Wrong tire info on door label can throw off speedometer; Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk; Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E 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.