Mercedes-Benz GLE450 problems and complaints, 2016 to 2021

Which Mercedes-Benz GLE450 years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE450, 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.

• Electrical & infotainment17 (59%)
• Engine & powertrain6 (21%)
• Airbags & seat belts2 (7%)
• Other systems2 (7%)
• Steering, suspension & tires1 (3%)

Recalls (23)

• Structure · 23V854000 · Dec 2023 · model year 2016

  A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Electrical system · 23V835000 · Dec 2023 · model year 2021

  An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

• Fuel system · 22V955000 · Dec 2022 · model year 2016

  An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

• Steering · 22V936000 · Dec 2022 · model year 2021

  A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

• 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.

• Structure · 21V197000 · Mar 2021 · model year 2016

  The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Exterior lighting · 21V056000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2020

  If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.

• Seat belts · 20V671000 · Oct 2020 · model years 2020, 2021

  An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

• Body & glass · 20V464000 · Aug 2020 · model year 2020

  A separated windshield may reduce the effectiveness of the passenger air bag restraint system and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

• Electrical system · 20V226000 · Apr 2020 · model year 2020

  Damaged wires may cause the rear side air bags to not deploy as intended. Additionally, the driver may not be warned if the second row right seat is not locked into place correctly after using the "Easy Entry" function. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

• Safety · 19V867000 · Dec 2019 · model year 2020

  The headrest may not properly protect the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

• Safety · 19V787000 · Nov 2019 · model year 2016

  An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

• Safety · 19V648000 · Sep 2019 · model year 2020

  Improperly adjusted head restraints increase the risk of injury to the third row seat passengers in the event of a crash.

• Fuel system · 19V572000 · Aug 2019 · model year 2020

  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Structure · 19V459000 · Jun 2019 · model year 2020

  Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

• Airbags · 19V458000 · Jun 2019 · model year 2020

  An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

• Suspension · 18V272000 · Apr 2018 · model year 2016

  The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

• Suspension · 17V081000 · Feb 2017 · model year 2016

  The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Airbags · 16V903000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2016

  If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

• Safety · 16V602000 · Aug 2016 · model year 2016

  If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.

• Seat belts · 16V442000 · Jun 2016 · model year 2016

  In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

• Electrical system · 16V440000 · Jun 2016 · model year 2016

  If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

• Transmission · 15V709000 · Oct 2015 · model year 2016

  If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.