Recall 22V-955: Fuel system, gasoline

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

The risk

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign	22V-955 (22V955000)
Manufacturer number	2023010002 & ...0003
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component	Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module
Report date	December 23, 2022
Owners notified	February 15, 2023
Vehicles affected	348,183
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 22V-955 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 348,183 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.