Mercedes-Benz GLE63S Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz GLE63S model year from 2016–2017 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 7 recalls and federal defect investigations. No GLE63S year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
2complaints
7recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201620172
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLE63S. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20170—2—Few
20162—5ElectricalFew

* Complaints compared with the median GLE63S year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE63S problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2016
    150%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2016
    150%
  • Suspensionworst: 2016
    150%
  • Body & structureworst: 2016
    150%

Latest Mercedes-Benz GLE63S recalls

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Suspension › Front

NHTSA recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 17V-816 · Dec 18, 2017 · 8,700 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe,…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-655 · Oct 17, 2017 · 3,620 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017.

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 17V-241 · Apr 11, 2017 · 58,323 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

All 7 Mercedes-Benz GLE63S recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE63S should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz GLE63S years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLE63S problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (1), fuel & propulsion system (1) and suspension (1). Electrical complaints peak in the 2016 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz GLE63S had?

7 recalls across 2016–2017. The model year with the most is 2016. See all Mercedes-Benz GLE63S recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.