Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 62 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
24V724000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 24V724000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class electrical system recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.
24V207000NHTSA report received March 2024Model years: 2020–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V207000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class electrical system recall
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 not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Consequence: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge.
24V118000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2020–2023
NHTSA campaign 24V118000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class power train recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge.
24V117000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V117000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vehicle speed control recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge.
23V880000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 23V880000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fuel system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.
23V878000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V878000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fuel system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge.
23V854000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 23V854000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class structure recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge.
23V835000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 23V835000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class electrical system recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Consequence: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge.
23V445000NHTSA report received June 2023Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 23V445000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fuel system recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.
23V177000NHTSA report received March 2023Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 23V177000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class visibility recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Consequence: Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge.
23V178000NHTSA report received March 2023Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 23V178000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class structure recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge.
22V955000NHTSA report received December 2022Model years: 2016–2018
NHTSA campaign 22V955000: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fuel system recall
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.
Consequence: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge.
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Other midsize luxury SUVs to weigh against the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 62 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, structure, fuel system, seats, visibility, suspension. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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