Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years to avoid (and the best years)
128 NHTSA owner complaints and 22 recalls across 4 model years, 2018 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 128complaints
- 22recalls
- 3reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 5reported injuries
- 1reported deaths
Which Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years should you avoid?
No Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 year has 30 complaints on file. The busiest year is the 2020 (54).
What are the best Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2022 (23) and 2021 (37). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
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 114 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain65 (57%)
- Electrical & infotainment15 (13%)
- Other systems13 (11%)
- Structure & body10 (9%)
- Steering, suspension & tires5 (4%)
Recalls (22)
Electrical system · 24V724000 · Sep 2024 · model years 2021, 2022
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fuel system · 23V880000 · Dec 2023 · model years 2021, 2022
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 23V177000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2020, 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.
Fuel system · 22V955000 · Dec 2022 · model year 2018
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Structure · 22V680000 · Sep 2022 · model years 2020, 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 2018, 2020, 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.
Safety · 22V232000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2020
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V098000 · Feb 2022 · model year 2020
Driving with inoperable power steering assist, headlights, or wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V818000 · Oct 2021 · model year 2020
Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Exterior lighting · 21V509000 · Jul 2021 · model years 2020, 2021
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V354000 · May 2021 · model years 2020, 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 2020
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.
Safety · 21V072000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2018
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 21V071000 · Feb 2021 · model years 2020, 2021
If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 21V058000 · Feb 2021 · model years 2018, 2020, 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.
Structure · 21V057000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2020
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 · 20V626000 · Oct 2020 · model year 2020
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Structure · 20V172000 · Mar 2020 · model year 2020
If the rear crossmember detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V089000 · Feb 2020 · model years 2020, 2021
If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 19V709000 · Oct 2019 · model year 2020
The detached trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V587000 · Aug 2019 · model year 2020
If a significant volume of water enters the driver and passenger side foot wells, it might cause corrosion and/or short circuits to the electrical components in the area, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled; the vehicle may not be able to be unlocked and/or started; and the engine limp-home mode might be activated during driving. These features increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Safety · 19V540000 · Jul 2019 · model year 2020
An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.