Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E model year from 2025–2026 using 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No GLE 450E year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
17complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20252026143
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20263—2AirbagFew
202514—1EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median GLE 450E year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2025
    635%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2025
    529%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2025
    529%
  • Other / not specified
    318%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2025
    318%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2025
    212%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2025
    212%
  • Air bagsworst: 2025
    212%
  • Brakesworst: 2025
    16%
  • Steeringworst: 2025
    16%
  • Suspensionworst: 2025
    16%

Latest Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E recalls

Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly

NHTSA recall 26V-353 · May 29, 2026 · 203 vehicles

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…

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.

Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion

NHTSA recall 26V-199 · Mar 27, 2026 · 932 vehicles

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.

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.

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior

NHTSA recall 25V-325 · May 30, 2025 · 26 vehicles

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.

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.

All 3 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (6), electrical system (5) and fuel & propulsion system (5). Engine complaints peak in the 2025 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E had?

3 recalls across 2025–2026. The model year with the most is 2026. See all Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.