2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350d problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Engine (2) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2017-04-11 · campaign 17V241000 · 58,323 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allo
Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2016-12-15 · campaign 16V903000 · 47,799 vehicles
Defect: 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 cla
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-26 · LI27.00-P-073124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (nag3 classic /9g‑tronic automatic transmission) and 725.1 (nag3 facelift/9g‑tronic automatic transmission facelift) for faster, more effective and more targeted diagnosis, intelligent predictive repair (ipr) has been developed a
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-09-14 · LI27.10-P-075869 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. this can be identified through control unit n45 or n15/7 in the quick test. when accelerating with light load, vibrations or jolting sensation may come from the drivetrain. it may be mistaken for a harsh shift. cause modified oil qu
Power Train 2026-09-04 · LI27.00-P-073124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (nag3 classic / 9g‑tronic automatic transmission) and 725.1 (nag3 facelift/9g‑tronic automatic transmission facelift) for faster, more effective and more targeted diagnosis, intelligent predictive repair (ipr) has been developed
Steering 2026-08-28 · LI46.35-P-067339 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint during part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. or rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the electric steering system when steering (see attachment). complaint does not impact the ability to safely steer or control
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-18 · Engine“multiple engine ignition coils have failed on this low mileage vehicle. history of failures are as followed. 1/18/2022 mileage 39,246 ignition coil #4 6/16/2022 mileage 40,915 ignition coil #2 3/16/2023 mileage 43,866 ignition coil #6 and #2 4/23/2023 mileage 44,275 ignition coil #1 1/15/2025 mileage 51,560 ignition coil #4 me…”
2021-03-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 57,750 mi“my 2016 mb gle 350 with 57750 miles stalled in the drive thru lane at starbucks. i was able to restart the engine. parked for approximately 15 minutes. noted the check engine light on. re-started the engine and began to drive home. vechicle stalled in traffic and could not be restarted. towed to mb dealer. this was their assessment: verif…”
2021-03-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 67,000 mi“our 2016 gle350 with 67k miles stalled at 5:45 p.m. on a two lane road with high traffic volume. there was no indication before stalling except a rapid loss of power and downshifting. it was dusk and the vehicle stalled partially in lane as there was no room with water drainage ditch. dealer identified a seal in the lift gate being defective allow…”
2021-01-12 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 5 mi“whenever the vehicle is started every time, the message "collision prevention assist plus inoperative. check the manual" is appearing. there are no known damages and it appeared when the vehicle is started after parking(in stationary). no known causes for damage of the sensor. dealer is asking for checking the issue $157 and mostly says it is a sof…”
2020-09-01 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi“master cylinder leaked brake fluid causing brake pedal to be soft and hit the floor.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.