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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

HybridGas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
58 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA31
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLE450 4matic, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 31 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GLE450 4maticHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion202522$3,500
AMG GLE53 4matic PlusHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion182219$4,100
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus CoupeHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion172119$4,100
GLE580 4maticHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion162118$4,300
AMG GLE63 S 4matic PlusHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion152017$4,550
AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus CoupeHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion151917$4,550
GLE350GasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202522$3,500
GLE350 4maticGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202421$3,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45853, 45893, 45894, 46301, 46298, 46297, 45957, 45958.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

2024040002
116,020 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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 the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.RiskAn overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
NHTSA campaign 24V207000reported Mar 15, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
○minor

Power Train

105,071 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.RiskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 24V118000reported Feb 16, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

79,676 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
NHTSA campaign 23V880000reported Dec 21, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

2023070012
143,551 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
NHTSA campaign 23V445000reported Jun 26, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Structure

2023040011
70,225 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskDetached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
NHTSA campaign 23V178000reported Mar 17, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
31complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 11 · 2024: 13 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance8
Power Train7
Unspecified7
Structure4
Engine3
Electrical System3

What owners describe

“When driving on an interstate going 55-70 mph and the cruise in on, the car cruise flashes randomly down to 15 or 20 mph and the car severely brakes. This is NOT because someone is in front of us on the highway. It does it when no one is in front of us. Sometimes there are cars behind us and this type of severe breakin…”Dec 23, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report
“First incident on I5 around exit 186 9 car was cruise control was on. Speed was set at 65. Car was accelerating from 60 to 65 but all of a sudden it slams on the brakes when no car was in front from 60ish to 45. Almost caused the car in the back to hit us. Multiple incident of cruise control on and while automatic lane…”Sep 29, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel contamination. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasolin…”Sep 12, 2024 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other GLE-Class model years

C

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

3 recalls · 10 complaints

C

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

3 recalls · 29 complaints

F

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

5 recalls · 37 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

11 recalls · 70 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

22 recalls · 88 complaints

F

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

35 recalls · 121 complaints

D

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

6 recalls · 30 complaints

F

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

9 recalls · 55 complaints

F

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

12 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

17 recalls · 98 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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