2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls and problems

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has 4 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls

Recall 24V-207: Electrical System

Reported Mar 15, 2024 · 116,020 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-117: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Feb 16, 2024 · 466 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-880: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-878: Engine and Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 21, 2023 · 7 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System2
Structure2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Steering1
Lane Departure1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,058 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported May 28, 2026
Around 4pm 2/26/2026 my wife was driving southbound on I-65 around Middle River Bridge just north of Mobile AL. We were in the right lane when the car began to hydroplane; she immediately took her foot off of the accelerator and did not apply breaks. I was in the back seat due to a previous day surgery. The rear of the vehicle swayed back and forth a few times as the vehicle drifted. Then it was violently moved from one side of the lane to the other and eventually into a hard and distinct left hand 720 spin. We then collided into the concrete barrier next to the left hand lane. It was intense…
Structure · reported May 14, 2026
I manually opened the power lift gate of my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. While loading items into the rear of the SUV, the power lift gate closed autonomously and without warning, striking me on the right side of my face and neck. No hands-free gesture was made. Key fob was secured in my purse (in shopping cart) at a distance and was not activated.The lift gate did not detect my presence and did not stop or reverse. The impact resulted in localized swelling and tenderness to my face/jaw area.
Electrical System · reported Feb 10, 2026
12 V battery completely drained while in operation resulting in me being stranded and requiring the vehicle to be towed.
Structure · reported Nov 11, 2025
The panel between the windshield and the sunroof shattered with cracks going the full width of the roof at the top and bottom of the glass panel.
Service Brakes · reported Sep 10, 2025
The Mercedes GLE450 was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the driver entered the intersection. The automatic braking system engaged without reason (there was open road ahead), bringing the car to a sudden standstill. The driver accelerated again, but this time the car went backwards into the car behind him. The driver had not shifted into reverse. So the car both slammed on the brakes, and switched the transmission into reverse, without driver input. Mercedes-Benz USA conducted an investigation and produced data showing that the car shifted into reverse while it was driving…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: 24V-207 (electrical system), 24V-117 (vehicle speed control), 23V-880 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V-878 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,058 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.