2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the GLE350 at the same age

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the GLE350 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (5 complaints, typically around 6,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

16complaints
3recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 problems

  • Driver assistance~6,000 miles
    531%
  • Other / not specified
    531%
  • Brakes~6,000 miles
    319%
  • Body & structure
    213%
  • Electrical system
    213%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~10,000 miles
    213%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~10,000 miles
    213%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    213%
  • Engine & cooling
    16%

Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz GLE350 complaints by model year

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025202653624019156411621106
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLE350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GLE350 years: 2019. Years to avoid: 2020, 2021, 2022. Compare all years →

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 recalls (3)

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 24V-207 · Mar 15, 2024 · 116,020 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-880 · Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024,…

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 23V-178 · Mar 17, 2023 · 70,225 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 owners say

Driver assistance

This car rear-ended another car while slowing down and preparing to stop at a red light. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any alert whatsoever, no warning lamps, no audible alerts, no warning messages, nothing. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to engage the brakes. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any braking assistance whatsoever. This failure put the safety of the driver, [redacted] , at risk for injury. This failure put the safety of the persons in the other car at risk for injury.

Automatic emergency braking · Feb 2024 · crash

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLE 350. The contact stated while coming off the highway at 15-20 MPH, she made a left into her community. The brake stopped to the floor and the seat belt restrained her without cause. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) displayed illuminated when no collision occurred., no other warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer with no issues. The vehicle has not been repaired, awaiting a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure yet. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

Automatic emergency braking · 6,000 miles · Feb 2024

Brakes

This car rear-ended another car while slowing down and preparing to stop at a red light. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any alert whatsoever, no warning lamps, no audible alerts, no warning messages, nothing. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to engage the brakes. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any braking assistance whatsoever. This failure put the safety of the driver, [redacted] , at risk for injury. This failure put the safety of the persons in the other car at risk for injury.

Feb 2024 · crash

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLE 350. The contact stated while coming off the highway at 15-20 MPH, she made a left into her community. The brake stopped to the floor and the seat belt restrained her without cause. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) displayed illuminated when no collision occurred., no other warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer with no issues. The vehicle has not been repaired, awaiting a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure yet. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

6,000 miles · Feb 2024

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo9-speed automaticRWD20 / 25 / 22

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 a good car?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 GLE350 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the GLE350 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?

The driver assistance — 5 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the brakes (3) and body & structure (2).

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, the most recent from March 15, 2024 (wiring). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE350?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2021 and 2022. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLE350 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 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.