Vehicle recall 22V936000 · December 16, 2022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, GLE 450 and 3 more models
The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
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 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V936000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022120016
- Owner notification
- January 27, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 69
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners
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 AMG GLE53 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC (2022): 2022
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