Mercedes-Benz Recall 17V-816: Latches/locks/linkages – latch

Affected: 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 11 more. Filed with NHTSA on December 18, 2017, covering about 8,700 vehicles.

The problem

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, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign17V-816 (17V816000)
Manufacturer number2018010009
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentLatches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Report dateDecember 18, 2017
Owners notifiedMarch 9, 2018
Vehicles affected8,700
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the locks & latches

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 17V-816 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 8,700 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.