2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 has 0 complaints and 113 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recall defects covering various components and systems. No specific consumer complaints have been documented.
There are multiple recalls affecting this vehicle related to structural components, fuel system, communication modules, door locks, engine software, and safety systems. The scope of recalls involves body structure integrity, fuel delivery system malfunction, emergency communication failures, and seat airbag classification errors.
Recalls- Roof and body structure. Recall 23V854000 affects 2,976 vehicles due to improper bonding of the front roof panel after repairs, risking detachment and road hazards. Dealers will replace the front panel free of charge. Notification started in 2024.
- Fuel pump control unit. Recall 22V955000 covers 348,183 vehicles including AMG GLE43 models where water accumulation damages the fuel pump control unit, causing possible engine stalls and crash risk. Dealers will install a drain plug, inspect, and replace the unit if needed.
- Emergency call (eCall) system. Recall 21V058000 spans over 1.2 million vehicles. Faulty communication module software may send incorrect location info during a crash, delaying emergency response. Dealers will update the software free of charge via dealer visit or over-the-air update.
- Roof panel bonding from previous recall. Recall 21V197000 involves 15,096 vehicles including AMG GLE43 Coupe due to potential adhesive failure on the front roof panel with panoramic sunroof, risking detachment. Dealers will remove and reinstall the front panel properly.
- Rear passenger door lock. Recall 17V816000 affects 8,700 vehicles where the driver side rear door may incorrectly indicate locked status, increasing risk of unintentional opening. Dealers will inspect and replace door locks as needed.
- Engine and transmission software. Recall 17V506000 impacts 12,322 AMG GLE43 vehicles where software conflicts cause engine shutdown during braking or acceleration, raising crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the control units free of charge.
- Center console latch. Recall 17V077000 applies to 5,882 vehicles. In certain crashes, the center console may unlatch allowing objects to become projectiles injuring occupants. Dealers will modify consoles to remain latched during collisions.
- Passenger airbag occupant classification. Recall 16V903000 involves 47,799 vehicles including AMG GLE43 Coupe. Incorrect calibration classifies occupants improperly, potentially deactivating the front passenger airbag and increasing injury risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs related to these recall issues or safety concerns may want to consider their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent unresolved defects could qualify for legal remedies depending on individual circumstances.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1733216
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
2976 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
348183 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
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.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
1292258 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
15096 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
5882 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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."
Risk: 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.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
12322 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Risk: If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
8700 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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."
Risk: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43
47799 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.