Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 71 owner complaints and 41 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2020–2024). The 2020 GLE 450 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
71
Recalls
41
Model years
5
Worst year
2020

Complaints by model year

25202015202114202272023102024
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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 GLE 450 years to buy

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

  1. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — 25 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — 14 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
  3. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — 15 complaints; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (7 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 GLE 450102024Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 GLE 45070004Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 GLE 4501410011Engine
2021 GLE 4501500017Electrical System
2020 GLE 4502500032Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    28 complaints
  • Engine
    26 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

2021202220232025
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls

  • Recall 24V724000Sep 27, 202410,655 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 24V207000Mar 15, 2024116,020 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024

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

  • Recall 24V118000Feb 16, 2024105,071 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V117000Feb 16, 2024466 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V878000Dec 21, 20237 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

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

  • Recall 23V835000Dec 8, 2023164 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

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

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

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

  • Recall 23V177000Mar 17, 202361,450 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    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 23V178000Mar 17, 202370,225 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

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

  • Recall 22V936000Dec 16, 202269 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

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

  • Recall 22V680000Sep 12, 2022161,000 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    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 2020–2022

    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 2020–2022

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

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V961000Dec 13, 2021139 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, 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 21V818000Oct 18, 202127 vehiclesModel years 2020

    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 2020–2021

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

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    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 2020

    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 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2020

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

  • Recall 21V071000Feb 12, 202141,838 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    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 21V057000Feb 5, 20218 vehiclesModel years 2020

    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.

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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