Model year
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLE-Class for 2018. Under the matched names AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, AMG GLE63S, GLE, GLE 350, GLE 400, and GLE 550 E, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 56 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLE 350 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), POWER TRAIN (6), SERVICE BRAKES (5). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15–21 mpg combined and 69 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$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 2018. 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 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| AMG GLE63 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| AMG GLE63S | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| GLE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GLE 350 | 7 | 40 | 0 |
| GLE 400 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| GLE 550 E | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls for GLE 350
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…
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…
21V123000 · Feb 26, 2021
TIRES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE43 AMG, and GLE400 vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
21V072000 · Feb 12, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550,…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
18V539000 · Aug 16, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been…
18V512000 · Aug 3, 2018
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, and GLE43 AMG vehicles. During manufacturing, components of the panoramic sunroof may have been installed with a bonding primer that was incorrectly made, possibly affecting the long-term adhesion…
Complaints for GLE 350
40 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 1. 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 GLE 350
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PHEV SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PHEV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLE43 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| AMG GLE63 S · 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 | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| GLE350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| AMG GLE63 S Coupe · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| 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 |
| GLE550e 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | 69.0 | 460 | $3,900 |
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