2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
4 recalls, 14 complaints
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.
24V117000 Feb 16, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Consequence
A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.
23V878000 Dec 21, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine. The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
4 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 |
STEERING
May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
Around 4pm 2/26/2026 my wife was driving southbound on I-65 around Middle River Bridge just north of Mobile AL. We were in the right lane when the car began to hydroplane; she immediately took her foot off of the accelerator and did not apply breaks. I was in the back seat due to a previous day su... Read more
Crash
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
Around 4pm 2/26/2026 my wife was driving southbound on I-65 around Middle River Bridge just north of Mobile AL. We were in the right lane when the car began to hydroplane; she immediately took her foot off of the accelerator and did not apply breaks. I was in the back seat due to a previous day su... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
Around 4pm 2/26/2026 my wife was driving southbound on I-65 around Middle River Bridge just north of Mobile AL. We were in the right lane when the car began to hydroplane; she immediately took her foot off of the accelerator and did not apply breaks. I was in the back seat due to a previous day su... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
May 14, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
I manually opened the power lift gate of my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. While loading items into the rear of the SUV, the power lift gate closed autonomously and without warning, striking me on the right side of my face and neck. No hands-free gesture was made. Key fob was secured in my purse (in... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 4, 2026
The vehicle has a material operability limitation related to its fuel/propulsion system that was not disclosed at the time of sale. After purchase, the vehicle’s real-world operation is materially restricted due to fuel availability and system limitations that prevent reliable use as represented.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 31, 2025
Gas is purging from the top of the fuel pump
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
There is a voice listening device or microphone on the headliner right above the driver's side seat which leaks water. I see there is a recall for a windshield but it could be coming from the sunroof.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted and decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and hitchhiked to he... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 27, 2025
I was driving home from vacation when my engine splash plate came loose from my car on the interstate. The splash plate fell down and dragged on highway creating friction under my car. The metal had fallen down and was chipping away creating dangerous debris to my car and other cars on the highway. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Apr 16, 2025
the abs light came on the dash and traction control.i was driving in a rain storm and went around a corner and front end started to slide.was only going 35 mph so I didn't lose control.this happened on.04/15/2025 .if I would have been going any faster I would have lost control.this is very dangerous... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Sep 5, 2024
Incident date: Sep 4, 2024
I have had two incidents with the automatic braking system occur in a short period of time. The Lyriq is not a car that I drive very often so when the incidents occurred in the last 2 of the 3 times of driving the car it makes me scared to drive the car again. The first incident occurred while dri... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 10, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
Vehicle parking brake automatically engages when vehicle placed in park and will not disengage. Brake lights are displayed as well as service parking brake message. Cruise control is also affected. Took vehicle to dealer and was told it was the brake switch. Ordered new brake switch and installed wi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2024
Incident date: Jun 9, 2024
I got recall notices in the mail in May. Unfortunately Ford of Kirkland (WA) Could not schedule me for an update until July 25th, that is their first opening because of all the recalls. On [XXX], 2024 at [XXX] I was traveling NW on [XXX] from Yakima WA to Ellensburg WA. I was traveling about 75 mph ... 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