2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63: recalls and complaints

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• 23V85400015 Dec 2023Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 22V95500023 Dec 2022Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Control/Drive Module
• 21V19700019 Mar 2021Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
• 17V81600018 Dec 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 17V65500017 Oct 2017Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 17V0770008 Feb 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages
• 16V90300015 Dec 2016Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification

1. 23V854000Received 15 Dec 2023. 2,976 units.

   Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. 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, in the NHTSA record

   A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 2024.

2. 22V955000Received 23 Dec 2022. 348,183 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Control/Drive Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023010002 & ...0003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Feb 2023.

3. 21V197000Received 19 Mar 2021. 15,096 units.

   Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021070010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2021.

4. 21V058000Received 5 Feb 2021. 1,292,258 units.

   Communication / Auto Crash Notification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021020025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

5. 17V816000Received 18 Dec 2017. 8,700 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018010009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2018.

6. 17V655000Received 17 Oct 2017. 3,620 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018020002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2018.

7. 17V077000Received 8 Feb 2017. 5,882 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2017.

8. 16V903000Received 15 Dec 2016. 47,799 units.

   Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2016120004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2017.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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2. 20178
3. 20185
4. 20195
5. 20203
6. 20216
7. 20223
8. 20231
9. 20241

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63?

1,724,514 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, model years 2016 to 2024. 8 of them name the 2017 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.