Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

1 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor1

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1
A recent report: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | ~2,800 miles | Mercedes-Benz of McKinney, McKinney, TX | No warning lamps preceded any failure. ISSUE 1 — Instrument cluster blacks out while driving The speedometer and…
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | ~2,800 miles | Mercedes-Benz of McKinney, McKinney, TX | No warning lamps preceded any failure. ISSUE 1 — Instrument cluster blacks out while driving The speedometer and tachometer display goes completely black without warning at normal road speeds. The only remedy is stopping, shutting off the engine, waiting 10 minutes, and rebooting. Loss of speed and warning indicator visibility while driving creates immediate safety risk. Dealer is aware; no repair order on file. ISSUE 2 — Auto stop/start shuts engine off while coasting The stop/start system incorrectly kills the engine at low speed without driver input. On restart, the engine hesitates and idles roughly. Unexpected engine shutdown reduces power steering and braking assist, creating a hazard in traffic. No warning precedes the event. Dealer is aware; no repair order on file. ISSUE 3 — Transmission valve body failure; hard downshift persists after repair Abnormal transmission behavior required three dealer visits to diagnose. The valve body was replaced. The vehicle still exhibits a hard 5-to-4 downshift after repair. Abrupt downshifts during deceleration reduce predictable vehicle control. Repair orders are on file at Mercedes-Benz of McKinney. Issue remains unresolved. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request and will be going back in to the dealer for repair services by 6/25/2026

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11745746 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 1 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2026 and 2026, roughly 1 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.