Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Recalls
4 recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS (2018–2022).
4
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
4
Total recalls
What this means for Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS owners
4 of 4 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 15 May 2023. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All Recalls
2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS
Due to an installation issue, the air conditioning drain hoses may not have been installed correctly and may result in condensation leaking into the vehicle’s interior. If condensation leaks into the vehicle’s interior, this may cause a short circuit which can lead to a vehicle fire and various electrical function errors including: - automatic emergency call (eCall) may fail; - vehicle may not unlock; - vehicle may not start; - active engine-limp-home mode may fail.
Light Vehicle
15 May 2023
2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS
Due to an installation issue, the air conditioning drain hoses may not have been installed correctly and may result in condensation leaking into the vehicle’s interior. If condensation leaks into the vehicle’s interior, this may cause a short circuit which can lead to a vehicle fire and various electrical function errors including: - automatic emergency call (eCall) may fail; - vehicle may not unlock; - vehicle may not start; - active engine-limp-home mode may fail.
Light Vehicle
15 May 2023
2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS
The vehicle jack provided with certain vehicles may be faulty and also may not meet the requirements of the Australian Consumer Product Safety Standard. If a faulty vehicle jack is used, it could become unstable and the raised vehicle may fall.
Light Vehicle
27 Oct 2022
2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS
Due to a manufacturing defect, the threaded nut connecting the negative terminal for the 48 Volt electrical system under the front passenger seat may not have been tightened sufficiently. If the terminal loosens this could result in higher than intended temperature and cause a vehicle fire.
Light Vehicle
9 June 2022
Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS recall questions
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.