File · MERCEDES-BLUETEC

BlueTEC diesel emissions

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Years

2009–2016

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **BlueTEC diesel emissions** issue — it's a known defect on Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d/GL 350/ML 350 from 2009–2016.

Defeat-device software cheating EPA emissions tests, similar to VW's Dieselgate. $700M settlement covering software, extended warranty, and cash.

Source: In re Mercedes BlueTEC MDL — $700M (2020).

If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.

Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the BlueTEC diesel emissions issue — well-documented defect on Mercedes-Benz 2009–2016, In re Mercedes BlueTEC MDL — $700M (2020). If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

Driving a Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d? Run yours through the check.

Check my car →