Structure: bodyRecall 23V-178 · Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 23V-178 covers 70,225 Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V178000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
The risk
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.