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 |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 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 contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost power, jolted, and then stalled. The vehicle rolled while on a hill. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while accelerating from a stop, the vehic... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 31, 2025
We have a 2014 dodge ram 1500 SLT with a 5.7 hemi. I was driving down the road and stopped at a red light and the truck shut off and wouldn't start again we had to tow it home. We had a mechanic look at the vehicle and run the codes for the truck to find out what was wrong it was a misfire in cylind... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
The Mercedes GLE450 was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the driver entered the intersection. The automatic braking system engaged without reason (there was open road ahead), bringing the car to a sudden standstill. The driver accelerated again, but this time the car went back... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the "service" four wheel drive warning message remained displayed and a cluncking and gear grinding noise was present coming from the under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 27, 2025
On 7/5 car's cameras (all of them) went off again when and Camera Not Available message displayed on console. We had already gotten the NHTSA required software upgrade on 7/2 that was to correct this problem. Once the vehicle was turned off - and started again -- the cameras worked. But it's anyo... Read more
STEERING
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Apr 16, 2025
Electric power steering. Total loss of power steering.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 5, 2024
Incident date: Sep 4, 2024
The driver seat belt only locks sometimes. It also will unlock while driving. This is a safety issue if I'm in an accident I can be thrown from the vehicle. I contacted the dealership and they advised no recall has been attached to my VIN but it is under warranty still so they can fix. When the seat... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 10, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
About 5 different lights came on on the dashboard all of a sudden. I have only had the vehicle 5 months and it is 2 years old with less than 70,000 miles.
SEAT BELTS
Jun 9, 2024
Incident date: Jun 9, 2024
Driver seat belt is too short especially when compared passenger seat belt. It's not safe.
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
121
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths