2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 has 0 complaints and 100 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report no specific problems in public complaint records.
There are 100 recalls affecting multiple systems on this vehicle. The recalls involve components such as the fuel system, tires, and communication modules. The defects could lead to engine stalls, tire failures, or problems with emergency call notifications.
Recalls- Fuel system control module. Recall 22V955000 affects 348,183 vehicles including the 2018 GLE 400. Water can accumulate in the spare tire well and damage the fuel pump control unit, causing engine stalls while driving. This increases crash risk. Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as needed free of charge.
- Tires. Recall 21V123000 affects 2,529 vehicles with Continental tires cured too long during production. This can cause tire sidewall breaks leading to sudden air loss or belt edge separation, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace tires as necessary free of charge.
- Communication module software. Recall 21V058000 covers 1,292,258 vehicles from various classes including the GLE 400. The software may fail to communicate the correct location during emergency calls after a crash. This could result in responders being sent to the wrong location. Dealers will update the software either in-person or over-the-air at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney specialized in lemon law could help clarify those rights.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
1642970
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400
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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400
2529 vehicles affected
TIRES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE43 AMG, and GLE400 vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.