Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | typical | 3 | Body | Few |
| 2025 | 10 | typical | 2 | Seat Belt | Average |
| 2024 | 21 | typical | 4 | Window & Wiper | Average |
| 2023 | 16 | typical | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2022 | 41 | 1.7× | 7 | Engine | Caution |
| 2021 | 56 | 2.2× | 14 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2020 | 91 | 3.2× | 27 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2019 | 1 | −92% | 2 | Seat Belt | Good |
| 2018 | 40 | −13% | 7 | Transmission | Average |
| 2017 | 62 | — | 7 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2016 | 53 | — | 9 | Fuel System | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median GLE350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE350 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz GLE350 recalls
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
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
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.
Seat belts › Rear/other
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Electrical system › Wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 should you avoid?
2020, 2021 and 2022 — these years have the most complaints relative to other GLE350 years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2020.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other GLE350 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLE350 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (94), electrical system (75) and fuel & propulsion system (48). Engine complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 had?
55 recalls across 2016–2026. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Mercedes-Benz GLE350 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.