Model year
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLE-Class for 2016. Under the matched names AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE, GLE292 COUPE, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE350D, GLE400, GLE450, GLE550E, and GLE63S, NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 107 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLE350 are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (10), STEERING (10), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15–25 mpg combined and 68 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,850–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2016 107 complaints
- 2017 75 complaints
- 2018 56 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
- 2020 125 complaints
- 2021 92 complaints
- 2022 70 complaints
- 2023 33 complaints
- 2024 53 complaints
- 2025 35 complaints
- 2026 16 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLE43 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLE63 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| GLE | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| GLE292 COUPE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GLE300D | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| GLE350 | 9 | 53 | 0 |
| GLE350D | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| GLE400 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| GLE450 | 11 | 25 | 1 |
| GLE550E | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| GLE63S | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for GLE350
22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire…
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
18V272000 · Apr 27, 2018
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG…
17V655000 · Oct 17, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead…
17V241000 · Apr 11, 2017
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017…
17V081000 · Feb 8, 2017
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
17V079000 · Feb 8, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
16V903000 · Dec 15, 2016
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic…
16V759000 · Oct 20, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As…
Complaints for GLE350
53 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 4, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for GLE350
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Coupe SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| GLE350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| GLE350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| GLE350 d 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,850 |
| GLE450 AMG Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG GLE63 S · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| AMG GLE63 S Coupe · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| AMG GLE63 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| GLE400 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| GLE300 d 4matic · 2.1L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| GLE550e 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | 68.0 | 460 | $3,900 |
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