Recall 17V506000: 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
- Report received
- Aug 14, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 12,322vehicles
- Model years
- 2016–2017
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
Possible consequence
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE430 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE436 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.