Mercedes-Benz GLE Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | 4 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2025 | Good | — | 16 | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2024 | Good | 3 | 28 | — | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2023 | Good | 3 | 23 | 2 | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2022 | Caution | 7 | 40 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2021 | Caution | 12 | 49 | 5 | 8 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2020Worst | Avoid | 28 | 75 | 3 | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2019 | Good | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2018 | Good | 7 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2017 | Caution | 5 | 62 | 9 | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2016 | Avoid | 8 | 79 | 11 | 3 | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Mercedes-Benz GLE Problems
Based on 403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Mercedes-Benz GLE (2022–2026)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
Showing 5 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mercedes-Benz GLE Reliability
What year GLE has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 75 complaints and 28 safety recalls. See the full 2020 report for specific defects.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has accumulated 403 owner-filed complaints and 76 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used GLE.
What are the most common GLE problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (63 reports), Electrical System (61 reports), Unknown Or Other (50 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (28 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my GLE has an open recall?
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