Model year
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLE-Class for 2023. Under the matched names AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, AMG GLE63, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 580 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 33 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLE 350 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (3), SERVICE BRAKES (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,850, 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 2023. 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 GLE53 4MATIC+ | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| AMG GLE63 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| GLE 350 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GLE 450 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for GLE 350
24V207000 · Mar 15, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under…
23V880000 · Dec 21, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
23V178000 · Mar 17, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Complaints for GLE 350
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 GLE 350
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE450 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| GLE350 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| GLE350 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| GLE580 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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