Most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E complaints by model year
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E recalls (1)
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
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.
What 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E owners say
Engine & cooling
GLE 450e Plug In-Hybrid. Car went into 'Turtle Mode' on Saturday March 8th for no known reason. Turtle Light and Check Engine warning lights came on and there was a warning message "Significant Reduction in Power". My understanding this is a vehicle initiated precaution when something triggers the vehicle to go into reduced power mode. This all happened after the car had been driven on the highway for about 2.5 hours. It was running in gas engine mode since the battery power had been off for 1.5hrs. It was also about 30F in VT that day. The turtle mode came on as soon as we exited the highway. The vehicle was drivable, but there was almost no acceleration from 0-20mph. Once the car was above 25 mph and 2k RPM's it could run 40-60mph but it had no brisk acceleration. …
This has happened twice. They "fixed" it and returned it to me and it did it again. I was about to pull out into traffic, once on the interstate and another time on a 2 lane highway... right as I hit the gas to pull out the car lurches forward and dies. Comes to a complete stop. It won't crank back up, it won't go into neutral or drive or reverse. The electoral system goes crazy and all lights start going off. One car had to go in the median to avoid colliding with me. I'm waiting on a police report but this was so scary I'm terrified to drive my car. The first time 4 weeks ago they said total electrical failure and fixed it. I drove it another few weeks and it did it again. The cop told me that I could have killed aomeone because when it stopped it didn't even roll. The break was locked. We couldn't push it out of traffic. We had to call a wrecker.
Electrical system
GLE 450e Plug In-Hybrid. Car went into 'Turtle Mode' on Saturday March 8th for no known reason. Turtle Light and Check Engine warning lights came on and there was a warning message "Significant Reduction in Power". My understanding this is a vehicle initiated precaution when something triggers the vehicle to go into reduced power mode. This all happened after the car had been driven on the highway for about 2.5 hours. It was running in gas engine mode since the battery power had been off for 1.5hrs. It was also about 30F in VT that day. The turtle mode came on as soon as we exited the highway. The vehicle was drivable, but there was almost no acceleration from 0-20mph. Once the car was above 25 mph and 2k RPM's it could run 40-60mph but it had no brisk acceleration. …
This has happened twice. They "fixed" it and returned it to me and it did it again. I was about to pull out into traffic, once on the interstate and another time on a 2 lane highway... right as I hit the gas to pull out the car lurches forward and dies. Comes to a complete stop. It won't crank back up, it won't go into neutral or drive or reverse. The electoral system goes crazy and all lights start going off. One car had to go in the median to avoid colliding with me. I'm waiting on a police report but this was so scary I'm terrified to drive my car. The first time 4 weeks ago they said total electrical failure and fixed it. I drove it another few weeks and it did it again. The cop told me that I could have killed aomeone because when it stopped it didn't even roll. The break was locked. We couldn't push it out of traffic. We had to call a wrecker.
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Fault Detected - Please Pull-Over", was displayed before the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The blank warning light was illuminated. The hybrid battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the hybrid battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 1,100.
GLE 450e Plug In-Hybrid. Car went into 'Turtle Mode' on Saturday March 8th for no known reason. Turtle Light and Check Engine warning lights came on and there was a warning message "Significant Reduction in Power". My understanding this is a vehicle initiated precaution when something triggers the vehicle to go into reduced power mode. This all happened after the car had been driven on the highway for about 2.5 hours. It was running in gas engine mode since the battery power had been off for 1.5hrs. It was also about 30F in VT that day. The turtle mode came on as soon as we exited the highway. The vehicle was drivable, but there was almost no acceleration from 0-20mph. Once the car was above 25 mph and 2k RPM's it could run 40-60mph but it had no brisk acceleration. …
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 21 / 26 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the GLE 450E to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E?
The engine & cooling — 5 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (4) and fuel & propulsion system (4).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E have?
There is 1 recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E, the most recent from May 30, 2025 (interior). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.