repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-079 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
10Steering
7Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags
4Engine
4Engine and engine cooling
4Power train
177 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 17 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 · 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.
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.
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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
Control arm: upper arm
Risk. The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.
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 · 2018 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a 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 GLE 350 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 GLE 350 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, the vehicle suddenly shut off and lost propulsion without warning. There was no check-engine light or other warning before the failure. The engine would crank afterward but would not restart, leaving the vehicle disabled. The vehicle has an open NHTSA…
This has previously been reported, but NHTSA email indicated I needed to file formal complaint. Fuel injector(s) leaked while vehicle parked overnight in driveway. ECU detected fuel and subsequent ignition/spark caused "explosion' blowing out engine intake manifold (appx 50-75 pieces found). All 6…
Vehicle sitting in driveway. Fuel injector leakage and resultant engine control unit detecting fuel set off spark which resulted in explosion under hood. Completely destroyed engine intake manifold (over 100 pieces found), and requires all (6) new fuel injectors. Due to core return value, I will…
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