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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D Safety Overview

The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
  • Communication
  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 22V955000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V955000: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/23/2022
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 19V787000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V787000: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/1/2019
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 17V655000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4M...

If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V655000: If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/17/2017
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 17V241000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V241000: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/11/2017
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 17V177000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Ma...

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V177000: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/14/2017
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 16V903000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL...

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.

NHTSA Recall 16V903000: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/15/2016
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D 16V759000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350...

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V759000: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/20/2016

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.