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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

9.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,317

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021170 · manufacturer campaign 7790003

22 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2014–2020 · Cla Class 2014–2020 · Gla Class 2014–2020 · GLC Class 2014–2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time, the panel could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

A panel that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front roof panel.

229 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2017501

17 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2016–2017 · GLS Class 2016–2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts and CMVSS 115 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Excess bulkhead insulation material may have been used during manufacturing, and as a result, could extend into the lower area of the windshield. This excess insulation could cover the VIN label, and potentially affect bonding of the windshield. If the windshield bonding is affected on the passenger side, in the event of a crash (where passenger frontal airbag deployment is warranted), the airbag may not deploy as designed, which would fail to meet the requirements of the standard, and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the bulkhead insulation for excess material and remove it as necessary. In the event of compromised windshield bonding, the bonding will be reworked.

472 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016618 · manufacturer campaign 2016120003

13 December 2016

Transport Canada lists: GL Class 2016 · Gle 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the calibration of the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not detect a small statured seat occupant if the occupant is sitting on the edge of the seat and remains stationary for a long period of time. As a result, the passenger frontal airbag may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the software of the Occupant Classification System.

5,346 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016403 · manufacturer campaign 2016090002

15 August 2016

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if subjected to low temperatures of -20° C or colder, the rear head restraints may not remain locked in the upright position. In the event of a crash at low temperatures, this could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rear head restraints.

3 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2015506

23 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear drive shaft bolts may not have been tightened to specification and could loosen, which could, overtime, cause the drive shaft to separate from the transmission. This could cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 90% of 114 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
246 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE at 9.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 246 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,317 in fuel, producing roughly 3,453 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.