2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (1 complaint). 7 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
7recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 problems

  • Driver assistance
    150%
  • Electrical system
    150%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    150%
  • Seats
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz GLE580 complaints by model year

20202021202220232026521
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLE580. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GLE580 years: 2022, 2023. Compare all years →

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 recalls (7)

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-445 · Jun 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 22V-680 · Sep 12, 2022 · 161,000 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

NHTSA recall 22V-231 · Apr 8, 2022 · 21,306 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

NHTSA recall 21V-832 · Oct 22, 2021 · 23 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE 350, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580, AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, and AMG GLS 63 S vehicles. The rear window may be insufficiently bonded to the tailgate, which could allow the rear glass to detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 21V-354 · May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybrid9-speed automatic4WD17 / 22 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?

The driver assistance — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the electrical system (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE580, 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 GLE580?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022 and 2023. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLE580 years comparison.

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.