3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
NHTSA campaign 22V955000 · reported December 23, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 348,183 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
The risk
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
Tires
NHTSA campaign 21V123000 · reported February 26, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 2,529 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE43 AMG, and GLE400 vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
The risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030008.
Electrical system: software · Communication: auto crash notification
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · reported February 5, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
The 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.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400, the most recent reported on December 23, 2022 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module, Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.