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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 11 model years, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 689 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years with the most are the 2020 (125), 2016 (107) and 2021 (92). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (33), 2019 (34) and 2024 (53), out of 9 model years from 2016 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years, 2 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2025 (2), 2016 (0) and 2017 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
66 owner complaints across 6 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2016 (16), 2021 (16) and 2020 (13) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most check engine light complaints?
49 owner complaints across 5 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2020 (17), 2021 (13) and 2016 (8) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most sunroof complaints?
35 owner complaints across 7 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. The most were filed for the 2024 (8), 2016 (6) and 2017 (6) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
29 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2020 (14), 2021 (7) and 2016 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most water leak complaints?
14 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe water leaks into the cabin, sunroof or trunk. The most were filed for the 2020 (6), 2016 (5) and 2017 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most overheating complaints?
12 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2020 (5), 2021 (4) and 2022 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years have the most no-start complaints?
12 owner complaints across 2 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2021 (8) and 2020 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 7.3% for cars first registered in 2021 to 13% for 2017, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.