MERCEDES-BENZ 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 vehicles due to power train:driveline:driveshaft issues. If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026