Control module: softwareRecall 24V-118 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 24V-118 covers 105,071 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.