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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rear of the vehicle and build up in the spare tire wheel well. If this happens, the fuel pump control unit could short circuit and cause the engine to stall. Note: This problem could cause a check engine light to turn on, a damp carpet in the cargo area and/or the sound of water moving in the spare wheel well while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect for water leaks and install a drain plug in the spare wheel well. The fuel pump control unit will be replaced, if necessary. To reduce the safety risk, you should regularly check for moisture in the cargo area and spare wheel well.
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tires may have been cured for too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could cause a tire failure and lead to sudden loss of air pressure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The polycarbonate roof panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic roof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair. In such cases, the adhesive bonding could gradually deteriorate and the panel could become detached from the vehicle, posing a risk to other road users. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2 July 2012 to 21 October 2020.. Types: e1*2001/116*0463*14 – 20, e1*2001/116*0335*19 – 46, e1*2001/116*0396*09 – 20, e1*2001/116*0480*16 – 40, e1*2007/46*1884*00, e1*2007/46*0598*16 – 26, e1*2007/46*0826*07 – 13; Types: 245 G, 245 G AMG, 176, 176 AMG, 204, 204 AMG, 204 K, 204 K AMG, 221, 221 AMG, 204 X, 204 X AMG, 166, 166 AMG; e1*2001/116*0470*04 - 23, 06 - 25, 00 - 20, e1*2007/46*1207*00 - 09, e1*2007/46*0928*00 - 04, e1*2007/46*1163*00, e1*2001/116*0431*29 - 61, e1*2001/116*0464*15 - 22, e1*2001/116*0457*25 - 51.
The 48V ground connection under the passenger seat may have become detached in the assembly process. This can increase electrical transition resistance at the point of connection. This can lead to an overheated ground connection and create a risk of fire. Production: 16.03.2017 - 07.01.2023. Types: H1GLE; e1*2007/46*1885*00 to *18.
The air conditioner may be faulty, which can lead to short circuits and/or fire. The automatic emergency call (eCall) may fail and the vehicle may not unlock and/or start. The emergency engine operation mode can be activated while driving. These errors create risks of injury. Production: 29.08.2018 - 02.02.2021. Types: H1GLE; e1*2007/46*1885*00-*12.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
On certain vehicles, the front and rear glass panels of the panoramic sunroof may not have been properly attached and could separate from the vehicle. This could pose a risk to other road users, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof and replace it as necessary.
The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to detachment of the steering box from the power block, creating a risk of an accident. Production: 14.04.2010 -12.04.2017. Types: 166, 204 X, 204, 204 K, 212, 212 K, R1ES, 218, 221, R1EC; e1*2007/46*0485*00-*16, e1*2001/116*0335*19-*33, e1*2007/46*1666*00-*01; e1*2007/46*0598*00-*22, e1*2001/116*0480*08-*23, e1*2001/116*0431*15-*43, e1*2001/116*0457*28, e1*2001/116*0501*05-*32, e1*2007/46*0200*04-*25, e1*2007/46*1560*00-*05,.