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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC.

2
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC recalls

Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly

NHTSA campaign 26V353000 · reported May 29, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 203 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.
The risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.

Air bags: passenger side frontal, cushion

NHTSA campaign 26V199000 · reported March 27, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 932 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 18, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

Vehicle: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e Plug-In Hybrid Purchase Date: May 6, 2026 On October 12, 2026, while driving my 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e on the highway from Maine to Massachusetts at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly displayed a warning stating "Performance Extremely Limited." The check-engine light…

Jul 22, 2026 · Electrical system

Air conditioning system blows very warm air constantly , non stop, at start up when parked under sun, afternoons, even with thermostat settings to low/cool. Restarting engine, still same issue.

May 1, 2026 · Air bags

I am a consumer protection attorney representing Ms. […] . This vehicle was sold to my client with an open safety recall and the dealership refuses to take it back without imposing onerous terms. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

GLE 450E 4MATIC model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2024 1100
2025 11410
2026 2300

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Questions

Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC, the most recent reported on May 29, 2026 (Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2026.