MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 Recalls

The Mercedes-Benz GLE450 has 4 recalls covering the 2015-2016 model years, the most serious affecting 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Coupe vehicles where rear driveshaft bolts can loosen and allow the driveshaft to separate from the transmission or rear differential, stalling the vehicle without warning. The remaining three recalls also affect the 2015-2016 production window. On 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe models, a software error in the engine control unit can cause the engine to shut down while the driver is actively braking, mimicking the normal eco stop/start function and potentially catching the driver off guard. A separate issue on certain 2016 GLE Coupe 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles involves rear head restraints that can unlock and drop from the upright position in very cold temperatures, leaving rear occupants without proper head support in a crash. Covering both 2015 and 2016 production, certain vehicles have a right rear seatbelt anchor bolt that was incorrectly installed at the factory, meaning the belt may not hold a rear passenger in a collision.