2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450

11 recalls, 20 complaints

24V724000 Sep 27, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
10,655 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
24V207000 Mar 15, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
116,020 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
24V118000 Feb 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
105,071 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V880000 Dec 21, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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 cu... Read more
79,676 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V835000 Dec 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Consequence
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
164 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V445000 Jun 26, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
143,551 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V178000 Mar 17, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall ... Read more
70,225 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
22V936000 Dec 16, 2022
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.
69 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
22V680000 Sep 12, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
161,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
22V365000 May 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 de... Read more
Consequence
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.
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. Ow... Read more
242,722 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
22V231000 Apr 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can... Read more
Consequence
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.
21,306 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

20 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
POWER TRAIN2
STEERING2
AIR BAGS2
SERVICE BRAKES1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
STEERING Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH on the highway, the steering wheel failed to turn as intended. Due to the failure, the vehicle struck a curb. There were no injuries or property damage. The vehicle was turned off, and it was shifted in... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 22, 2025
Incident date: Jan 14, 2025
In the morning where I live for the last few days it has been below 0. The Outlander PHEV even when plugged in over night will start the gas engine and drive for about one minute until the gas engine shuts off and comes up with a message saying power reduced with a turtle symbol. When it does this y... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 22, 2025
Incident date: Jan 14, 2025
In the morning where I live for the last few days it has been below 0. The Outlander PHEV even when plugged in over night will start the gas engine and drive for about one minute until the gas engine shuts off and comes up with a message saying power reduced with a turtle symbol. When it does this y... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Jun 9, 2024
Air bags did not deploy after significant frontal damage. No warning that the air bag sensor was bad.
Crash
AIR BAGS Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Jul 24, 2023
Volkswagen has issued an interim safety recall for certain VW vehicles. We believe this also incorporates VW Arteon. The Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) detects a malfunction, switches off the passenger airbag, displays an Airbag error and renders the passenger seat inoperable due to inc... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 22, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2023
exhibits a chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This may be due to contamination of the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) fluid through the RDU vent hose. To correct the condition I have to follow the Service Procedure to replace the RDU vent hose. the drain tube for the rear differential gets clog... Read more
STEERING Aug 22, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2023
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering was inoperable, and the vehicle was difficult to s... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 4, 2024
While parking my 2023 Hyundai Sante Fe, I hard pressed the break and pushed the Park button. The engine revved up and the vehicle took off instead of going into park; smashing into a building. The parking block was 6ft from the building. The engine accelerated to a high enough speed that it totaled ... Read more
Crash 2 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 14, 2023
My 2015 Acura RDX headlights have progressively been getting more and more dim over the past 5+ years. I am now at the point that I can no longer safely drive my car at night. I am unable to see very far in from of me, making it impossible to see lines in the road, or gauge where my vehicle is in t... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Dec 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V342000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera screen was blue. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the re... Read more
ENGINE Dec 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 1, 2023
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
I have brought the car in 3 times since I owed it stating it will not start at random times. I have videos and reports from corporate in regards to this. Along with the car not randomly starting I have had multiple issues of the warning lights coming on. The last 3 oil changes, the techs have said t... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER May 29, 2023
Incident date: May 3, 2023
Our propane tank got detached. Very dangerous. Posted on our Georgetown Facebook page and someone told me this is a known issue and I should report it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2023
Incident date: Jan 20, 2023
I was parking my car with my foot firmly on the brake when suddenly the car surged out of control and very fast crashed in to a building. I was bruised and cut with chest pains, but the worst of it is that I lost my driver's license because of the accident. I have a mechanic's report. The mechani... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 7, 2022
Incident date: Mar 12, 2022
While driving at highway speed, 48V system malfunction warning light illuminated, then vehicle coolant/overheat light. Vehicle lost all power, or possible entered a "limp" mode, and I was able to coast to a stop. Turned off vehicle. Checked underhood. No obvious overheating or leaks or other problem... Read more
ENGINE Sep 7, 2022
Incident date: Mar 12, 2022
While driving at highway speed, 48V system malfunction warning light illuminated, then vehicle coolant/overheat light. Vehicle lost all power, or possible entered a "limp" mode, and I was able to coast to a stop. Turned off vehicle. Checked underhood. No obvious overheating or leaks or other problem... Read more
ENGINE Sep 6, 2022
Incident date: Sep 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the battery malfunction warning light illuminated along with other unknown warning lights. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and coasted to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle lost ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 21, 2022
Incident date: Jul 21, 2022
A safety recall from May 2022 has not been completed. This is an over the internet update to the sim in the car that should have been completed automatically by now.
SERVICE BRAKES May 27, 2022
Incident date: May 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle independently stopped without driver input. The contact stated that the seat belt locked the two rear passengers in securely. Several unknown warning lights flashed quickly and then disap... Read more
ENGINE May 27, 2022
Incident date: May 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle independently stopped without driver input. The contact stated that the seat belt locked the two rear passengers in securely. Several unknown warning lights flashed quickly and then disap... Read more

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 across all model years (2020, 2024).

68 Total Recalls
122 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
8 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2022 (current) 11 20
2021 17 28 View
2020 32 48 View

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