2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Accelerator Pedal Recall (24V117)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 466 vehicles · Reported February 16, 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling 466 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching. A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V117 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V117000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 2024030009 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 16, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 |
| Units affected | 466 |
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control > Accelerator Pedal |
| Safety risk | A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ in recall 24V117?
The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ with recall 24V117?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the accelerator pedal, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V117?
Recall 24V117 covers 466 vehicles: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
NHTSA lists 466 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz | AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz | GLE 350 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz | GLE 450 |
What is the fix for the AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ accelerator pedal recall?
Yes. Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge.
Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.
When was recall 24V117 announced?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 24V117 to NHTSA on February 16, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 5, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V117000. |
| April 5, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 31 months ago. If your AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ 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 4MATIC+ is part of recall 24V117?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V117 is open on your AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V117000 is open on your AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, it will be listed there, along with Mercedes-Benz recall number 2024030009. You can also ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ owners do about recall 24V117?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V117000 applies to your AMG GLE53 4MATIC+.
- Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the accelerator pedal happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the driver assistance.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 24V117 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 22 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the driver assistance. 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.
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: 10 complaints in total, 1 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the driver assistance
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden stop while approaching a puddle of water. The contact was thrown forward. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11612724, filed September 5, 2024
Can recall 24V117 make my AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ 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.
Owners often ask whether this accelerator pedal recall means their AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
When a driver assistance feature on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V117
Is the 24V117000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 5, 2024.
How do I know if my AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ is part of recall 24V117000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V117000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.