Vehicle recall 19V572000 · August 2, 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and GLE 450
The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
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. The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090001.
- 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
- 19V572000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2019090001
- Owner notification
- October 18, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 128
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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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