2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 Steering Fastener Recall (22V936)

Recall 22V936 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 in recall 22V936?

The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 AMG GLE53 with recall 22V936?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the critical fasteners.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V936?

Recall 22V936 covers 69 vehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53; 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450; 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC.

NHTSA lists 69 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the AMG GLE53 steering fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 22V936 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 22V936 to NHTSA on December 16, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 27, 2023.

This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your AMG GLE53 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG GLE53 is part of recall 22V936?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V936 is open on your AMG GLE53, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V936000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should AMG GLE53 owners do about recall 22V936?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V936000 applies to your AMG GLE53.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are AMG GLE53 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the steering.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 22V936 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 140 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the steering. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350: 48 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350: 35 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC: 15 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: 15 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: 14 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53: 13 complaints in total, 2 about the steering
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the steering

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

While driving with Active Cruise Control (Distronic) and with Lane Keep Assist off and Active Lane Change Assist off, the car would forcefully and suddenly try and steer me back into my lane while performing a lane change while using the blinker. It happens randomly and abruptly.

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11489432, filed October 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started swaying from left to right. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while her husband was driving, the vehicle was swaying from side to side.

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11608678, filed August 15, 2024

Can recall 22V936 make my AMG GLE53 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V936000 does not automatically make your AMG GLE53 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Steering defects go straight to safety. Under California's lemon law, a defect likely to cause death or serious injury can create a presumption after just two repair attempts, if the manufacturer was also notified directly.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the AMG GLE53 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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