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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–119 of 119, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 1, 2013–Feb 20, 2014.
Back to 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10167042
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The complete headliner can no longer be replaced for loose headliner magnets. As described in AR68.30-P-4300GQ, 2-component adhesive A 005 989 09 71 is to be used for gluing on the headliner magnets. Any missing magnets can be reordered as of 03/2014.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10167042 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10166999
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Cracking, clunking noise when braking the vehicle to a stop or when moving off, when the suspension compresses and rebounds at the front axle. Sometimes a single jolt can also be felt at the steering wheel.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10166999 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167014
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The rear seat heating cannot be activated when the customer has set the ambiance illumination to "Neutral" and "Stage 1" or "Stage 2" in the instrument cluster.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167014 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167006
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167006 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167041
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Oil spray or fouling on the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is not related to leakage of the hydraulic pump.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10167041 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167012
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The liftgate can no longer be opened when the ambiance illumination is set to stage 1 or 2.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.
Source record 10167012 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167015
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The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167015 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10166978
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10166978 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10166990
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Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10166990 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10205248
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"SOS mbrace service not activated".
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10205248 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167008
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. Fault code 20B91B, 20B913 (The output for the heating element of the AdBlue pressure line has an electrical fault or an open circuit) is stored in the SCR control unit.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167008 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167546
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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. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to 02/2012 and with more than 10,000 km. The two fault codes can also occur in combination with rpm sensor faults (see also GI27.50-P-035556). The rpm sensor fault is not connected with this complaint.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10167546 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167577
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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.
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10167577 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167549
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Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10167549 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167550
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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).
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10167550 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167548
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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 166 ### #A 097761, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9564. The rotation direction valve of the torsion bar ''Front axle'' has a malfunction.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10167548 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167554
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10167554 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167565
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A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10167565 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167553
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Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10167553 at NHTSA