NHTSA Recall 23V178000: Body (structure)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70,225 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V178000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2023040011 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | March 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Safety risk
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V178000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.