Model year

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63

SUV, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 30, 2024 to Oct 14, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year8507k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2016 suv
Severity index0.02016 suvs average 6.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 peaked in 2024, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512024120252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 name fuel system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Fuel system
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

8 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-955Dec 23, 2022Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while drivingFuel system348,183Part replacement
21V-197Mar 19, 2021Front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repairStructure15,096Repair or modification
19V-787Nov 1, 2019For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdfCommunication24,226Software update
18V-272Apr 27, 2018In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes…Suspension9,725Part replacement
17V-655Oct 17, 2017These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the…Airbags3,620Repair or modification
17V-241Apr 11, 2017Affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unitSteering58,323Part replacement
16V-903Dec 15, 2016Front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the…Airbags47,799Software update
15V-709Oct 27, 2015Affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the…Powertrain52Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 14, 2025Failure Dec 31, 1969Kansas city, MOFuel/propulsion system

    Vehicle stopped and wouldn’t start back up

    NHTSA complaint 11693374
  2. Filed Jan 30, 2024Failure Jan 29, 2024Willingboro, NJFuel/propulsion system

    Pick up car from dealer drove car home sitting in drive and it’s stalled try to start but couldn’t .towed it to Mercedes dealership they told me water is in the trunk and charging me $585 them to diagnose and it could be another $300 dollars more for them to tell me what’s wrong, which they already knew there is a water problem with the gle trucks

    NHTSA complaint 11568915
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • PE21001 Preliminary evaluation, Structure
    Front Roof Panel Detachment
    Opened Jan 8, 2021, closed Oct 14, 2021 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

124 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • LI42.10-P-063502 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to reduce noise from high performance AMG brakes. AMG brakes are designed for performa…
  • LI46.35-P-067339 Aug 28, 2026 · 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 imp…
  • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · 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 wor…
  • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
  • LI33.20-P-078406 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
  • LI33.20-P-078406 Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
  • LI82.85-P-080507 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also met: • HERMES (N1…
  • LI40.10-P-061032 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with summer tires in combination with low outside temperatures. At low outside temp…
  • LI42.10-P-078779 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. Vehicle production date prior to December 2025. Cause Although the cause of the vibration is most likely due to excessive lateral runout on the rotor or hub/wheel bearing, the s…
  • LI33.20-P-078406 May 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
  • CL-Exhaust Valve Assembly Sep 6, 2023 · Other
    In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending the coverage for the exhaust valve assembly on your vehicle as follows: Why the …
  • EW - HVAC Service Oct 29, 2020 · Warranty Program/Extension
    This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs …
  • EW-Exhaust Valve Assembly Sep 6, 2023 · Warranty Program/Extension
    This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on March 10, 2023, and contains clarification on reimbursement timeline and removal of damage codes related to intake valves/guide. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products a…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
  • EW - Pressure Trans M157 Mar 13, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is extending the warranty coverage on the pressure transducer, vacuum pump, and vacuum lines in cer…
  • CL - EW M157 Mar 27, 2026 · Other
    Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA is extending the warranty coverage on the pressure transducer, vacuum pump, an…
  • EW - Vacuum Pump M157 Mar 14, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is extending the warranty coverage on the pressure transducer, vacuum pump, and vacuum lines in cer…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
  • LI82.10-P-078307 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
  • LI82.10-P-078896 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI00.01-P-078887 Jan 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names, numbers, and how to identify. • Network/wiring architecture groups to baumuster q…
  • LI83.30-P-079850 Jan 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy *Note - This Li does not apply if there are other Li's that apply to your concern OR you have a fault and/or guided te…
  • LI33.30-P-056665 Nov 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
  • LI42.10-P-079904 Oct 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy This condition can be duplicated on most vehicles. To validate, use a like for lik…
  • LI54.10-P-079772 Sep 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint After a software update of component LIB48_222 - G1/3 (48 V on-board electrical system battery) from software release A 000 902 50 48 to software release A 000 902 15 89, the fault code B183319 may be output. B183319 "The battery for the 48V on-bo…
  • LI35.31-P-079734 Sep 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint 1. Howling noises from the area of the rear axle 2. Oil discoloration is present during oil change (water in oil) 3. Oil leakage from the breather cap Cause The bleed line of rear differential may be misaligned, causing the rubber end pieced to re…
  • LI42.10-P-063502 Aug 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to reduce or eliminate noise from high performance AMG brakes. AMG brakes are designed…
  • LI42.10-P-063502 Jul 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to reduce or eliminate noise from high performance AMG brakes. AMG brakes are designed…
  • LI27.19-P-074985 Jul 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Commissioning not possible after replacement of TRANSMISSION 722.9 or of electrohydraulic controller unit (EHS) or of repair kit controller unit (VGS). Cause The wrong older A-code ("Generation EHS") is documented in VeDoc for the newly installed …
  • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
  • LI82.85-P-079271 May 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint After a software update of HERMES communication module N112/9 has been performed on a gray import vehicle, the message "SOS - Service not activated" is displayed in the instrument cluster. Cause The message "SOS - Service not activated" tells the …
  • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
  • LI42.10-P-063502 Apr 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and drivi…
  • LI83.20-P-051802 Apr 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flow in the heater heat exchanger (see picture). Remedy With the aforementioned …
  • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
  • LI54.65-P-066284 Feb 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing camera or the 360° system functions normally when activated manually or b…
  • LI42.10-P-063502 Feb 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and drivi…
  • LI35.30-P-058566 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimina…
  • LI72.10-P-069496 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Windows of the front doors poorly adjusted/sluggish Cause The settings of the front windows may be set incorrectly Remedy Adjustment of the windows or window guides as specified in AR72.10-P-1960GQS . A video with further information on instructio…
  • LI33.30-P-056665 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loose…
  • LI88.60-P-072093 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap before replacing the central locking actuator. For gasoline hybrid vehicles wher…
  • LI72.00-P-071544 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Paint damage on door paneling in area of door handle (see picture 1). Cause Alignment of door handle bearing bracket is not correct. Remedy 1. Paint the affected area of the door paneling using the spot repair procedure in accordance with the manu…
  • LI33.20-P-078406 Jan 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. For 192 and 232: Only affects vehicles in the below FIN rang…
  • LI54.65-P-066284 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing camera or the 360° system functions normally when activated manually or b…
  • LI42.10-P-063502 Jan 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and drivi…
  • LI42.10-P-063502 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and drivi…
  • LI54.65-P-066284 Nov 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel. This happens several times during the trip. The customer notices the sound of opening and closing. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing came…
  • LI27.19-P-072588 Nov 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy It is important that LI54.15-P-057373 is processe…
  • LI82.85-P-078473 Nov 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital Extras (previously Mercedes me) cannot be activated. The DTC B15CE00 is activ…
  • LI33.20-P-078406 Nov 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. For 192 and 232: Only affects vehicles up to FIN vehicle ide…
  • LI72.00-P-071544 Nov 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Paint damage on door paneling in area of door handle (see picture 1). Cause Possible tolerance complaint regarding the door handle Remedy 1. Paint the affected area of the door paneling using the spot repair procedure in accordance with the manufa…
  • LI82.10-P-078069 Nov 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
  • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
  • LI54.71-P-078498 Oct 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint "Active Emergency Stop Assist Currently Unavailable" and "Active Steering Assist Inoperative" instrument cluster messages along with Tire Pressure Light on in Instrument Cluster. Cause Both systems are temporarily unavailable due to low tire press…
  • LI82.85-P-078473 Oct 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital Extras (previously Mercedes me) cannot be activated. The DTC B15CE00 is activ…
  • LI82.10-P-078302 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to its outlet openings, the headlamp is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate into the headlamp. This can lead to the formation of condensatio…
  • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
  • LI33.20-P-078406 Sep 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. For 192 and 232: Only affects vehicles up to VIN vehicle ide…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.