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Recall 22V-680: 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S and 11 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Sep 12, 2022, covering about 161,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-680
Report date
Sep 12, 2022
Vehicles affected
161,000
Owners notified
Nov 1, 2022

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

The risk

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentStructure › Body
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V680000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE532021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S2021All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020, 2021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E2021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020, 2021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 5802020, 2021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic2022All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4Matic2020All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502021All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS5802021All years
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS6002021All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-680?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

How is recall 22V-680 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.