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Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

74

Active records

Recalls

13

Active records

TSBs

463

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

0

Injuries

2

Crashes

7

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG

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Operating state

36

Condition issue

22

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

15

Driver assistance issue

13

Engine behavior

11

Reporting mechanism

10

Fluid issue

8

Noise

6

Performance issue

6

Braking behavior

4

Powering on/off behavior

4

Starting behavior

4

Steering behavior

4

Vibration/harshness

4

Access/entry issue

3

Electrical issue

3

Ride/handling behavior

2

Electrified system issue

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Lighting behavior

1

Smell

1

Thermal issue

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed May 13, 2026


An authorized dealer returned a vehicle with loose hardware in a moving mechanical track, posing a risk of mechanical failure or distraction while driving.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed May 5, 2026


285/40/R22 325/35/R22

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Dec 30, 2025


According to the dealer, there are fault codes in the system for Transmission control unit failing. Thats what caused the vehicle to go into limp mode... That needs to be replaced. In an instant, the warning lights and reduction in power occurred simultaneously. The car slowed down and had to coast to shoulder of the highway crossing multiple lanes of traffic. The warnings that came on said “car cannot shift”, “battery failure warning” and when stopped; “do not restart the car.” The…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Nov 6, 2025


Vehicle has issues maintaining power and attempts to stall in traffic. It also shakes violently at idle. It was diagnosed by the dealership and determined that the cylinder head was damaged and needed to be replaced for $7200.00 since there was no warranty. Vehicle was purchased used and the Issue was noticed 6 months after purchase at 70-80 thousand miles. After researching the issue, this appears to be a known problem with the 4 cylinder Mercedes vehicles, but only specific models were…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE

Filed Nov 3, 2025


Sunroof part behind the windshield came off due to the bond adhesive deteriorating and cause part coming off and causing road hazard

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Oct 15, 2025


The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the vehicle moved independently whenever the parking brake was not activated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The contact stated that the ABS module was replaced. The…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450

Filed Aug 28, 2025


MERCEDES-BENZ CORPORATE IS SHOWING A COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR ME AS A CONSUMER AND HUMAN! MY BRAKES RECENTLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING (I LOST MY ABILITY TO BRAKE) AND IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY LIFE AND SAFETY WAS PUT IN JEOPARDY AND I AM IN SHOCK. AT THEIR REQUEST I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED IN TO MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE AND CORPORATE ESCALATION IS DENYING MY CLAIM AND NOT PROVIDING ME ASSISTANCE IN ANY WAY.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450

Filed Jun 27, 2025


1 injured
Crash

I WAS REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND IT STOPPED AND SHFTED INTO DRIVE AT A HIGH SPEED UNITL IT STOPPED AFTER HITTING FENCE AND TILTED ON ITS SIDE

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450

Filed Jun 3, 2025


The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front roof panel detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450

Filed Mar 23, 2025


Mercedes Benz 2016 GLE450 AMG Coupe Backup Camera issue. The software problems cause backup camera to go blank /black screen. It does this randomly, it can worked for few weeks to a month, then suddenly just goes blank/black when the gear is in reverse (R). I have made complained to Mercedes Benz dealer when the issue first started and I was told that the year of my vehicle is not listed in the recall that was issued for the Mercedes Benz with backup camera issues, the recall was listed for…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.