2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (5)
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2023-12-15 · campaign 23V854000 · 2,976 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/Drive Module 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V955000 · 348,183 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Communication: Auto Crash Notification 2022-05-20 · campaign 22V365000 · 242,722 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2021-03-19 · campaign 21V197000 · 15,096 vehicles
Defect: 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 wi
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.
Fix: 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.
Communication: Auto Crash Notification 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (144)
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
Steering 2026-09-25 · LI46.10-P-077314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint noises in the steering column area when steering. see example file in the attachments area: "mrsm‑schleifgeräusch_sccmgrindingnoises. mov". cause under analysis. remedy check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the driver foot
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 144 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-15 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 52,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mercedes-benz amg gle450. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the roof. while looking in the rear-view mirror, the contact saw a dislodged trim piece striking a vehicle behind. after stopping to inspect the vehicle the contact discovered that the plastic…”
2026-04-10 · Engine“the p06da00 code in mercedes-benz vehicles is a common issue involving the oil pump solenoid, often caused by a faulty wiring harness. if this is caused by faulty wiring harness then this should be a recall since it is common and happens to all vehicles like mine. i have been told that this needs to be a recall. oil pump gear: found faulty oil pu…”
2026-03-14 · Structure:body“panaramic glass roof exploded while traveling on highway sending glass all over the car and highway. sounded like a gun shot right above my head. fortunately the sunshade was closed at the time and i was able to safely exit the highway to clean up the mess and no one was injured but it could have been very dangerous!…”
2025-06-27 · Structure · 63,754 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mercedes benz amg gle43. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was a whistling sound coming from the sunroof. the contact stated that while taking an exit, the roof panel detached from the vehicle. the contact stated that a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the ro…”
2025-06-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mercedes-benz amg gle43. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine oil pump control solenoid, resu…”
2025-06-10 · Structure:body“my safety and others safety was put at risk when i was driving on the freeway. the front glass panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof detached from the vehicle. it sounded as if the entire sunroof shattered and something crashed into the vehicle causing myself to swerve, duck for cover and nearly crash into the median causing a near acc…”
2025-06-05 · Structure:body“nhtsa campaign id: 23v854000 is an expansion of campaign id 21v197000 but is still too narrowly focused and needs to have the investigation re-opened. while driving at highway speed the glass panel on the body that is attached between the windshield and panoramic sunroof experienced an unexpected and total adhesive failure causing the glass body …”
2025-06-05 · Unknown Or Other“i had reported prior about my engine light warning. i now have a letter stating that the warranty on this was extended due to a recall that applies to my vehicle. i would like to add that my vehicle is a amg and shows a different vehicle in your system when i enter the vin number. …”
2024-11-07 · Seat Belts“seat belt light on on dash, seat belts secured. can bus system scan reports both front seat belt powered pretensioners are setting fault codes. hard faults. recall on identical problem issued on 2019 models . purchased auto 06/24 used. i have 2 mercedes : 2023 glc / 9000 miles and 2019 amg gle coupe 4.3 51,000miles. are seat belt powered pretensi…”
2024-08-01 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“car caught fire in the engine compartment and was extinguished by the fire department …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.