repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-197 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
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…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Suspension: front
Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other AMG GLE63 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLE63 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What AMG GLE63 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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