Vehicle recall 19V459000 · June 14, 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and GLE 450
A welding error during production may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. A welding error during production may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.
- Consequence
- Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will seal the affected area, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019060007.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V459000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 14, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2019060007
- Owner notification
- July 31, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 753
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2020): 2020
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