Model year

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year13,620 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550 by year filed

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

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

Complaints by component

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

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

One recall campaign covers the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550

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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
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
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550

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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    85 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.

    • LI82.85-P-079087 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search 3.IP Radio 4.Send2Car 5.Speech Detection Service 6.Navigation 7.iHeartRadio 8.Tra…
    • 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…
    • LI27.00-P-080840 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Mercedes-Benz USA is currently experiencing limited availability of transmission fluid specification ATF 236.17 due to a global supply constraint. 236.17 ATF 1L and 5L (PNs: A002989060312 and A002989060313) bottles are out of stock or in limited s…
    • 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…
    • LI82.30-P-059239 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled …
    • 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…
    • 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 …
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • LI82.10-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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • CL - 2022080005 Aug 9, 2024 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT vehicles with 6 and …
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · 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 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp or 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. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
    • NCU - 2022080005 Aug 10, 2024 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT (204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 221, 222, 463, 216, 218…
    • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 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 …
    • NCU-OTAcommNoMMC Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/222, 231, 172) vehicles, the…
    • LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). ⢠Light init…
    • LI82.85-P-076800 Oct 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an extended period of t…
    • LI82.85-P-076799 Aug 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is stored for "atpServ…
    • LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
    • LI6320P073629 Sep 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
    • 2021060017 Aug 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      IMPORTANT NEW EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION.
    • LI8860P073470 Aug 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
    • MIMY2017 Feb 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Model indicator index.
    • LI8330P0646722 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
    • LI8330P0646721 Aug 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
    • LI8295P054406 Aug 28, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "SOS mbrace service not activated".
    • LI8220P073063 Jun 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
    • NCU-2021070020 Jul 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Launch NCU 2021070020- Perform SCN coding in powertrain control unit
    • LI08.00-P-072749 Apr 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range
    • Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, GT-Class, M-C…
    • NCU-2016060016 Nov 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Replace charge air hose between charge air cooler and turbocharger
    • LI00.20-P-070791 Aug 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Implausible "service due" instrument cluster message, head unit pop-up, or Mmc message
    • NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating…
    • P-SC-2020020001 Feb 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Label on Tire Sealant
    • S-B-67.00-29 Jul 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
    • LI83.00-P-055425 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.
    • LI47.40-P-053871 Jul 10, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
    • LI33.30-P-056665 Jul 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
    • LI32.34-P-056667 Jul 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps
    • LI32.34-P-056198 Jul 15, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      1. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 with code 803 or vehicles as of VIN 16…
    • LI27.20-P-055758 Jul 30, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. du…
    • P-B-82.85-703 Mar 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are still available f…
    • LI82.85-P-058582 Mar 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
    • LI82.62-P-058583 Feb 27, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
    • LI72.00-P-058635 Mar 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.
    • LI68.30-P-058750 Mar 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken
    • LI42.10-P-058641 Mar 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear
    • LI32.34-P-058736 Mar 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. 7/2012) P100200: The oil pressure at the rear axle is…
    • LI32.34-P-058735 Mar 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.