VehicleVerdict

2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 26 complaints on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

26

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Gle 350 years?

Gle 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted128 complaints2018: 55 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 128 complaints2021: 69 complaints2022: 46 complaints2023: 26 complaints2024: 8 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Gle 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Gle 350 years to avoid →

What are the most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance831%
Other519%
Brakes312%
Fuel System28%
Electrical System28%
Speed Control28%
Body & Structure28%
Transmission28%

Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V207000Electrical SystemMarch 15, 2024 · 116,020 units

Defect

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 the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers 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.

23V880000Fuel SystemDecember 21, 2023 · 79,676 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers 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.

23V178000Body & StructureMarch 17, 2023 · 70,225 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“This car rear-ended another car while slowing down and preparing to stop at a red light. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any alert whatsoever, no warning lamps, no audible alerts, no warning messages, nothing. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to engage the brakes.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 10, 2024 · crash

“Foul odor coming from AC vents. My 2023 GLE350W has less than 12k miles on it. Needed BIO pledge service, cabin filter and dust filter. Odor was making passengers in the vehicle ill. I had to pay $412 which should have been deemed a RECALL as earlier models have had covered/reimbursed. Mercedes…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 8, 2023

“This car rear-ended another car while slowing down and preparing to stop at a red light. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any alert whatsoever, no warning lamps, no audible alerts, no warning messages, nothing. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to engage the brakes.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 10, 2024 · crash

“My instrument cluster has gone black twice. Meaning I have no speedometer, gas gauge, etc. My blind spot monitoring, front parking, and other safety features do not work when this happens. It stays this way for several hours and then displays again, usually overnight. Mercedes has denied the issue,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 16, 2024

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 23, 2025

2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 — common questions

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 reliable?

The record is thin — 26 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2023 Gle 350 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (8 complaints), other (5 complaints), brakes (3 complaints).

Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gle 350 years to avoid are 2020, 2021, 2018. The cleanest record among Gle 350 years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.