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Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

52

Active records

Recalls

22

Active records

TSBs

398

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

0

Crashes

3

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG

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Operating state

23

Condition issue

18

Driver assistance issue

11

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

8

Reporting mechanism

7

Engine behavior

6

Braking behavior

4

Performance issue

4

Powering on/off behavior

4

Starting behavior

4

Fluid issue

3

Noise

3

Electrical issue

2

Vibration/harshness

2

Electrified system issue

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Lighting behavior

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Smell

1

Steering behavior

1

Thermal issue

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Digital Instrument cluster screen has gone black 3 times since October 2025 making it impossible to see speed or other important driving safety information. Black out happened in October 2025, March 2026, and again on July 9, 2026. Screen eventually comes back after vehicle sits unused for several hours.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Jul 9, 2026


The panoramic sunroof exploded upwards and outwards while driving under normal conditions. It created an extremely loud and startling sound that left the driver and passenger stunned. We were fortunate there was not an immediate oncoming vehicle as we likely would have struck head on. Shortly after the explosion, tiny shards of glass began to fall into the passenger area. We were also fortunate to be able to get the vehicle safely off the road. The vehicle was brought to the dealership and the…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Jun 24, 2026


Panoramic sunroof suddenly broke on my Mercedes GLE53 coupe while on a major highway. There was nothing near my vehicle when this happened. My children were in a car and this was a very scary moment for us. Mercedes will not cover the costs of Replacing the glass, forcing me to make a claim with my insurance. This is the first claim I’ve had to make in years. This is unfortunate.

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

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 4MATIC

Filed Feb 2, 2026


Brakes went out and warped rotors at 5k miles. Happened again. Bad brake system. Needs to be recalled immediately!

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…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.