Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 problems and complaints, 2021 to 2022
29 NHTSA owner complaints and 19 recalls across 2 model years, 2021 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 29complaints
- 19recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 29 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain11 (38%)
- Electrical & infotainment9 (31%)
- Steering, suspension & tires7 (24%)
- Other systems1 (3%)
- Structure & body1 (3%)
Recalls (19)
Electrical system · 24V207000 · Mar 2024 · model years 2021, 2022
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 23V880000 · Dec 2023 · model year 2022
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 23V445000 · Jun 2023 · model years 2021, 2022
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 23V177000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2021
Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 23V178000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2022
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Steering · 22V936000 · Dec 2022 · model year 2022
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Structure · 22V680000 · Sep 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 22V365000 · May 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 22V231000 · Apr 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Electrical system · 21V909000 · Nov 2021 · model year 2021
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Body & glass · 21V832000 · Oct 2021 · model year 2021
Detached rear glass can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V818000 · Oct 2021 · model year 2021
Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Exterior lighting · 21V509000 · Jul 2021 · model year 2021
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V354000 · May 2021 · model year 2021
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Safety · 21V288000 · Apr 2021 · model year 2021
Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 21V057000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2021
In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 21V058000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2021
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Seat belts · 20V671000 · Oct 2020 · model year 2021
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V089000 · Feb 2020 · model year 2021
If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.