Air suspension (Airmatic)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Car sits low, compressor runs long
Fix: Replace strut / compressor
€700–2,200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mercedes-Benz GLE (V167)
2019–now
2
engines covered
3
known faults
13,374
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
46
official recalls
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The Mercedes-Benz GLE (V167) has been built since 2019.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Air suspension (Airmatic): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €700–2,200 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (7.7 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.3 %), brakes (1.6 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · MB 229.52 / 229.71 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.9 d inline-six (Mercedes OM656) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · MB 229.52 / 229.71 · ~7.5–8.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)
AdBlue / SCR faults
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace NOx sensor or doser
€300–1,000
2.9 d inline-six (Mercedes OM656)
No typical faults on record.
Gearboxes
5G / 7G / 9G-Tronic
Conductor plate / speed sensor (5G / 7G-Tronic)
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Stuck in gear, limp mode, harsh shifts
Fix: Replace the conductor plate; fluid every 60–100,000 km
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 13,374 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.5 % | 1.6 % | 2.0 % |
| Suspension | 0.3 % | 0.9 % | 1.3 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 6.0 % | 7.7 % | 7.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 1.5 % | 2.3 % | 3.0 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.5 % | 0.5 % | 0.9 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 100 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (46). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk Installation of the Heat Shield14/09/2026 · R/2026/326
- Seat belt SRPC2607 – Rear Seat Belt Bolting19/06/2026 · R/2026/221
- Visibility SRPC2509 – Mounting of Multi-Purpose Camera & Interior Mirror01/07/2025 · R/2025/217
- Seats SRPC2405 - Bolting of 48V ground connection23/04/2024 · R/2024/173
- Gearbox SRPC 2402 - Downshift operation transmission software25/03/2024 · R/2024/131
- Brakes / ABS / ESP On affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased.02/01/2024 · R/2023/346
- Fuel system On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.29/08/2023 · R/2023/223
- Engine / loss of power Installation of A/C drain hoses26/04/2023 · R/2023/092
The other recalls (38) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026