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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC, covering model years 2024 to 2026. The 2025 model year drew the most complaints (14), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 17 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2024–2026)
  • most complaints: 2025 (14 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V353000 (reported May 29, 2026)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (5.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (5.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2025 model year has the most complaints: 14 of 17, or 82.4%. Next come 2026 (2) and 2024 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2024–2026Column chart of 17 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2025 with 14. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2024: 1 complaint120242025: 14 complaints1420252026: 2 complaints22026
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202410000
2025141010
202620000
All model years171010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (35.3% of all 17), followed by Electrical System (5) and Fuel/Propulsion System (3).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine635.3%
Electrical System529.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System317.6%
Power Train317.6%
Unknown or Other317.6%
Air Bags211.8%
Forward Collision Avoidance211.8%
Hybrid Propulsion System15.9%
Service Brakes15.9%
Steering15.9%
Suspension15.9%
Vehicle Speed Control15.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GLE 450E 4MATIC, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2024 to 2026. The 2026 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC recall campaigns covering each model year
2024: 1 campaign2025: 1 campaign2026: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V353000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

    Model year 2026

    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.

    Consequence:
    A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V199000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion

    Model year 2026

    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.

    Consequence:
    Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V325000

    Reported

    Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Interior

    Model year 2025

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.

    Consequence:
    A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V807000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2024

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 450e Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error in the electronic stability program (ESP), the force required to stop the vehicle may increase, possibly requiring an extended distance to stop.

    Consequence:
    Extended stopping distance can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC, covering model years 2024 to 2026. The most recent, 26V353000, was reported on May 29, 2026 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2026 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC model year has the most complaints?

The 2025 model year, with 14 of the 17 complaints in NHTSA’s file (82.4%). The next are 2026 (2) and 2024 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 35.3% of all 17. Electrical System (5) and Fuel/Propulsion System (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 17 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.