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2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2024 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.

8

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Gle 350 years?

Gle 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 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, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other338%
Visibility & Wipers225%
Electrical System113%
Engine113%
Lighting113%

Does the 2024 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.

24V117000Speed ControlFebruary 16, 2024 · 466 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.

Consequence

A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.

23V878000EngineDecember 21, 2023 · 7 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine. The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.

Consequence

An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The glass pane between my windshield and my dual-pane panoramic sunroof exploded while parked in my garage in the middle of the night. This car is not even 2 months old yet, has never been damaged and could have killed me had it randomly exploded while I was driving. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 10, 2023

“ The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the sunroof shattered without impact. The contact merged to the side of the road and immediately called 9.1.1. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not needed. The contact was giving a police…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 22, 2024

“On the 2024 Mercedes GLE 350, the speedometer/tachometer lighting does not dim to a safe or comfortable level during night driving. The dimmer switch functions between two levels of "bright and brighter" which affects night vision and makes it near impossible to see down the road. The lighting was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 13, 2024

“Low coolant warning light came on while driving. Parked car in garage and found engine coolant all over garage floor. Contacted dealer, topped off coolant per conversation with service advisor and drove car to dealership. Dealer found that a rock had entered through one of the grille openings and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 11, 2024

2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 — common questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 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.