This page covers 7 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 has 7 recalls, the most serious being water intrusion in the spare tire wheel well that can damage the fuel pump control unit and cause the engine to stall while driving.
The front passenger seat sensor is also affected: on certain vehicles, it may miscalculate the occupant's size and cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly or not at all in a crash. Two recalls cover the vehicle's emergency call system, which can fail to reach responders or send them to the wrong location after a crash. On the doors, a latch defect can allow a door that appears locked to open unexpectedly. The center console latch can also fail in a crash, letting objects inside fly into the cabin and strike occupants. A headlights recall, which covers only a narrow build window of about six weeks in late 2015, addresses low beams that may be aimed incorrectly and reduce the driver's forward visibility at night.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can collect in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, potentially causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a water drain plug, check for water damage, and replace the fuel pump control unit if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module may have been turned off during service, disabling the Emergency Call function that connects your vehicle to emergency services.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the communication module and reactivate it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear passenger door on the driver's side may appear locked when it's actually unsecured, creating a potential safety issue.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the left rear door lock as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center console can unlatch during certain crash events, allowing loose objects inside to become projectiles in the cabin.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the center console latch system to keep it secured during a crash.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupant detection system may be incorrectly calibrated, causing it to mistakenly identify an adult as a child seat and disable the front passenger airbag.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the occupant detection system software at no cost to restore proper airbag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low beam headlights may not be properly adjusted, causing the headlights to fail to meet federal safety standards for lamp performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the headlights as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
