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2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63S Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA #18V539000

Reported August 16, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 9,044 vehicles

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing braking performance.

Safety consequence

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.

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.safercar.gov.

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