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Recall 22V-955: 2017–2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2016–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 and 13 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Dec 23, 2022, covering about 348,183 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-955
Report date
Dec 23, 2022
Vehicles affected
348,183
Owners notified
Feb 15, 2023

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.

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
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V955000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE432017, 2018, 2019All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502018All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4002018, 2019All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E2018All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE300D2016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE3502016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE4002016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE4502016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE550E2016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz ML2502015All years
Mercedes-Benz ML3502012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz ML4002015All years
Mercedes-Benz ML5502012, 2013, 2014All 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-955?

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.

How is recall 22V-955 fixed?

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.

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.