Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 (2021–2022). The 2021 AMG GLE53 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
29
Recalls
19
Model years
2
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

162021132022
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 — 16 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 — 13 complaints; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (13 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 AMG GLE53130008Engine
2021 AMG GLE531600016Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    11 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

202220232025
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 recalls

  • Recall 24V207000Mar 15, 2024116,020 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V178000Mar 17, 202370,225 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V177000Mar 17, 202361,450 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V936000Dec 16, 202269 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V680000Sep 12, 2022161,000 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V231000Apr 8, 202221,306 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V909000Nov 19, 202117 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V832000Oct 22, 202123 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Detached rear glass can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V818000Oct 18, 202127 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V509000Jul 2, 20211,467 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V288000Apr 23, 20216,331 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V057000Feb 5, 20218 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 20V671000Oct 30, 202055,326 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 20V089000Feb 14, 20202,101 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology