Mercedes-Benz GLE350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 51 recalls and 352 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 (model years 2016–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (71 complaints), followed by electrical system (64 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (27).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 35 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 14 | 48 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 27 | 91 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 40 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 62 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 53 | 4 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (91), 2017 (62) and 2016 (53). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLE350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 71 | 6 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 64 | 8 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 29 | 6 of 11 | |
| Power train | 28 | 7 of 11 | |
| Service brakes | 24 | 6 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 51 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V724000 | Sep 27, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2021–2022 | 10,655 |
| 24V207000 | Mar 15, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2023–2024 | 116,020 |
| 24V117000 | Feb 16, 2024 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2024 | 466 |
| 23V880000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2021–2023 | 79,676 |
| 23V878000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners | 2024 | 7 |
| 23V835000 | Dec 8, 2023 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery | 2021–2022 | 164 |
| 23V178000 | Mar 17, 2023 | Structure: body | 2022–2023 | 70,225 |
| 23V177000 | Mar 17, 2023 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2020–2021 | 61,450 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 23 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 19 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.