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Mercedes-Benz GLE350

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

390

Active records

Recalls

55

Active records

TSBs

516

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

21

Crashes

25

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLE350

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Operating state

135

Condition issue

129

Engine behavior

70

Reporting mechanism

67

Driver assistance issue

58

Performance issue

51

Braking behavior

38

Fluid issue

35

Noise

33

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

30

Lighting behavior

24

Vibration/harshness

21

Access/entry issue

20

Safety restraint issue

19

Thermal issue

15

Infotainment behavior

14

Electrical issue

11

Safety restraint behavior

11

Powering on/off behavior

10

Starting behavior

10

Steering behavior

10

HVAC behavior

9

Smell

7

Communication/network issue

5

Ride/handling behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Recent change

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350

Filed Aug 22, 2026


3 injured
Fire

I was told by the investigators that the fire was caused by an electrical component under the passenger seat that Mercedes is well aware of. My life was placed in danger because of the Inhalation of forever chemicals and lung damaging smoke and super heated air. Problem confirmed by dozens of owners who experienced and documented the very some accounts, some who have reported contacting the NHTSA years prior to my experience but nothing was done to save lives or prevent losses. The American…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Aug 20, 2026


My 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 unexpectedly braked on its own on two separate occasions while I was driving at a low speed, approximately 5 to 10 mph. There was no warning chime, no “BRAKE!” message, and no other warning immediately before the vehicle suddenly braked. One of the incidents occurred while driving through a drive-thru. The sudden braking was strong enough to jolt a properly restrained rear-seat passenger forward and caused discomfort around the waist area. I also received a…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350

Filed Aug 11, 2026


For approximately two years, I reported recurring moisture/condensation inside the RIGHT headlamp assembly of my 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 to Mercedes-Benz. I was repeatedly advised that the condensation was normal. The condition progressively worsened. The vehicle is now displaying headlamp warning messages and the RIGHT TURN SIGNAL associated with the affected headlamp is no longer functioning. I am also receiving repeated warning messages related to the headlamp/turn-signal malfunction. …

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350

Filed Aug 9, 2026


At 72,000 miles the rear differential failed. Repair required else car could abruptly stop rolling, become uncontrollable and cause a serious wreck. The part is over $5,000

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Jul 31, 2026


while driving, vehicle issued alerts for inoperative active brake assist, inoperative distance control, inoperative blind spot assist, and inoperative active stop and go assist. with all those alerts it was very concerning and I felt apprehensive to operate the vehicle further, as it may crash. Mercedes Benz dealer technician confirmed that the Distronic and Cruise control unit was defective/faulty.

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350

Filed Jul 29, 2026


I keep getting coolant level low. I add coolant fluid into the tank and the warning message comes up again. I see no leaks under my vehicle so not sure if there’s a leak inside the tank itself or air leak somewhere but I’ve gotten that warning message about 10 or more times. Also as im driving the blind spot sensor just randomly goes off without a car or anything being next to me.

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Jul 27, 2026


If the driver seat belt is pulled too quickly from the retractor mechanism, the seat belt can not be retracted and then pulled across the drivers lap UNLESS the car is stopped and the driver door is opened. Example. I pull up to a toll booth. I release the seat belt from my lap to access my wallet. I pay the toll and start to drive away as I then try to reattach the seat belt. I cannot get it to pull across my lap UNLESS I stop the car and open the door. This resets the belt mechanism. This…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Jul 27, 2026


2021 GLE350 - 4JGFB4KB7MA355768 purchased December 30, 2024 with 35,000. miles. Current milage 61,933. There is a critical electrical/software defect in the MBUX system which has completely blacked out. This VIN# has not been placed on recall but it is suffering the same failure as previous models (Including NHTSA campaign #21V354 and #26V281000 and I believe it warrants further investigation. The display failure creates significant safety hazards. Loff of Rear View Camera. Loss of Driver…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Jul 24, 2026


Crash

Catastrophic failure of the rear lower control arm. Complete fracture through its inboard mounting eye with no warning while my wife was driving the vehicle. The rear - passenger side corner dropped causing the vehicle to spin abruptly.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road until the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the accelerator pedal wiring harness and loosened pin segments were…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.