2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).

4Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your GLE 400?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 recalls

Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving

Recall 22V955Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehicles affected

Water can collect in the spare tire well of certain Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE SUVs, from roughly 2012 to 2020 model years.

Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash

Recall 22V365May 20, 2022242,722 vehicles affected

A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.

Emergency call system may be disabled, delaying crash help

Recall 21V072Feb 12, 202167 vehicles affected

Some 2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had their communication module inadvertently deactivated during a service visit.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Tires1
Power Train1

What owners report

2026-09-19, Electrical System
Trailer recognition module shows fault B164213, "The output for the left rear turn signal lamp has a malfunction. There is an open circuit." The vehicle has 77,488 miles.
2026-09-19, Power Train
The vehicle is shifting into neutral when putting it into drive. I was told the transmission valve body broke and transmission control unit for 9-speed transmission (VGS) has to be replaced. The fault codes include P073E00, gear cannot be engaged, and U012600, Communication with the steering column module has a malfunction. The vehicle only has 77,488 miles on it.
2025-04-23, Tires
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Sport, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: AFXKWBBM2523. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side tire inadvertently exploded. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 12,000. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was not available.
2023-10-05, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pumps were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V955000 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienc
2023-01-23, Unknown Or Other
UNKNOWN

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 questions

Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Emergency call system may be disabled, delaying crash help; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2), Electrical System (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 years

Other 2019 Mercedes-Benz models