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Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

134

Active records

Recalls

35

Active records

TSBs

416

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

9

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG

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Operating state

53

Condition issue

37

Engine behavior

22

Driver assistance issue

19

Braking behavior

18

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

18

Steering behavior

17

Reporting mechanism

15

Fluid issue

13

Performance issue

10

Thermal issue

10

Powering on/off behavior

8

Noise

7

Electrical issue

6

Vibration/harshness

6

Recent change

5

Safety restraint issue

5

Starting behavior

4

Access/entry issue

3

Ride/handling behavior

3

Smell

3

Lighting behavior

2

Electrified system issue

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed May 13, 2026


An authorized dealer returned a vehicle with loose hardware in a moving mechanical track, posing a risk of mechanical failure or distraction while driving.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed May 5, 2026


285/40/R22 325/35/R22

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Dec 30, 2025


According to the dealer, there are fault codes in the system for Transmission control unit failing. Thats what caused the vehicle to go into limp mode... That needs to be replaced. In an instant, the warning lights and reduction in power occurred simultaneously. The car slowed down and had to coast to shoulder of the highway crossing multiple lanes of traffic. The warnings that came on said “car cannot shift”, “battery failure warning” and when stopped; “do not restart the car.” The…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Nov 6, 2025


Vehicle has issues maintaining power and attempts to stall in traffic. It also shakes violently at idle. It was diagnosed by the dealership and determined that the cylinder head was damaged and needed to be replaced for $7200.00 since there was no warranty. Vehicle was purchased used and the Issue was noticed 6 months after purchase at 70-80 thousand miles. After researching the issue, this appears to be a known problem with the 4 cylinder Mercedes vehicles, but only specific models were…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE

Filed Nov 3, 2025


Sunroof part behind the windshield came off due to the bond adhesive deteriorating and cause part coming off and causing road hazard

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Oct 15, 2025


The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the vehicle moved independently whenever the parking brake was not activated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The contact stated that the ABS module was replaced. The…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Mar 21, 2025


Después de hacer todo el procedimiento a demás que mi información refleja en su página para te arme o darme el auto me piden como hice el pago mas sin enbargo a ellos les refleja como a mí mediante la aplicación yo facilité una cuenta CD que no refleja el saldo hasta el tiempo uno firma , entonces carro pagado online figurable y ellos no dan razón ayuda por favor , CarMax Zahara Lqs Vegas NV , yo [XXX] Translation to English: After completing the entire procedure, in addition to my…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Mar 2, 2025


Engine harness wires insulation is falling apart very early after 3 years. It’s causing arching inside the insulation. Issues is from overheating and can cause a fire. Isolation needs to be upgraded and wire harness needs replaced.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Jan 7, 2025


Nov. 7, 2025 - After returning home around 4pm, I parked the car in my garage, and entered my home. Due to the sound of the fan motor which stays on after you shut off the car, it is possible that the engine was still running when I thought it was off. Please note that my garage is attached to my home. Around 1am I awoke and went into the bedroom on the far side of my home which sits directly above my garage. When I entered this room I heard a noise, like some kind of motor but at the time I…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53

Filed Oct 29, 2024


Vehicle unexpectedly lost power on a major highway. Limped into a service station, called for a tow truck. Several days later vehicle was repaired with a bill of $2800. Four weeks later, while driving, check engine light comes on. Contact dealership that completed repairs, brought car in. Now it’s the 48V Hybrid battery needs to be replaced, $4000. Based on some cursory research, this is a known problem in these cars. Mercedes Benz needs to be held accountable. The car was purchased brand new…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.