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Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.  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, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.","consequence":"A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V955000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2022-12-23","owner_notified":"2023-02-15","units":348183,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles.  Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.","consequence":"An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023010002 & ...0003","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V197000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-03-19","owner_notified":"2021-09-03","units":15096,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof.  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.","consequence":"The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021070010","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V072000","component":"COMMUNICATION","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-02-12","owner_notified":"2021-03-31","units":67,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles.    On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles.    The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.","consequence":"A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began March 31, 2021.  Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021030005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"21V058000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-02-05","owner_notified":"2021-03-12","units":1292258,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.  The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.","consequence":"Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.  The recall began March 12, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021020025","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"17V816000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2017-12-18","owner_notified":"2018-03-09","units":8700,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles.  The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, \"Door Locks and Door Retention Components.\"","consequence":"If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in January 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018010009","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"17V828000","component":"TIRES:MARKINGS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2017-12-18","owner_notified":"2018-02-16","units":64,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes GLE 550e 4MATIC vehicles.  The tire pressure label on the B-pillar lists incorrect seating capacity and front and rear tire dimension information.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FVMSS) number 101, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tire pressure label, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in January 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018010010","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V655000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2017-10-17","owner_notified":"2018-02-26","units":3620,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles.  These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.","consequence":"If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when  the remedy is available in late January 2018.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020002.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018020002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V506000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2017-08-14","owner_notified":"2017-09-18","units":12322,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles.  The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.","consequence":"If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge.  The recall begin September 18, 2017.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2017090005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V077000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2017-02-08","owner_notified":"2017-03-10","units":5882,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles.  In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, \"Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.\"","consequence":"In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V903000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2016-12-15","owner_notified":"2017-01-18","units":47799,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2016120004","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V759000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2016-10-20","owner_notified":"2016-12-02","units":2215,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015.  The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment.\"","consequence":"If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in November 2016.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2016100003","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":12,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":71,"crash":9,"fire":0,"injured":4,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",18],["Electrical System",13],["Exterior Lighting",8],["Vehicle Speed Control",8],["Fuel/Propulsion System",7],["Steering",6]],"by_year":{"2017":8,"2018":8,"2019":4,"2020":2,"2021":10,"2022":7,"2023":10,"2024":13,"2025":6,"2026":3},"excerpts":[["2026-07-28","Electrical System","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 \u2026"],["2024-03-14","Fuel/Propulsion System","I have a recall pending on my vehicle but i couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get service from authorized dealer here in Las Vegas. The dealer declined to service on my vehicle because I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have a title for car. I purchased a car from CarMax and have a finance with Santander USA. Please help I want to have this recall fix because it cou\u2026"],["2024-01-22","Suspension","01/22/2024 NHTSA Complaint \u00e2\u20ac\u201c GLE350 4Matic The front suspension, either the control arm or upper arm, feels loose and noise is coming from the front suspension as if a bolt or bolts are loose. Base on recall information for the 2016 GLE350 4Matic, NHTSA campaign ID: 17V081000, REPORT DATE 02/07/2017, the loose bolt(s\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"},{"action":"PE21001","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","opened":"2021-01-08","closed":"2021-10-14","campaign":"21V197000","subject":"Front Roof Panel Detachment","summary":"On January 8, 2021, after ongoing review with Mercedes Benz, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-001 to assess allegations of front roof panel detachments while driving at highway speeds in certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) C-Class vehicles.The subject front roof panel is a stationary panel composed of polycarbonate and is attached to the vehicle via adhesive at the time of manufacture. The panel is found on subject vehicles equipped with panoramic sunroofs. Over time, the subject panels may exhibit cosmetic degradation leading to replacement of the panel, a procedure which entails: removal of the old panel and adhe"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.198,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":null}],"popularity":95,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":21,"ncap":null,"complaints":71},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}