CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls
Loose Ground Wire Can Overheat and Cause Fire
A 48-volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, so the connection can overheat over time.
Transmission May Not Downshift, Causing Engine Stall
Certain 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles may have a transmission that does not fully downshift under some conditions.
Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power
A fuel pump in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may shut down while driving, which causes a loss of drive power.
Rear Window Trim Bars May Detach While Driving
Certain 2022 and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, and AMG SUV models have rear door window trim bars that can come loose and detach from the vehicle while it is being driven.
Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
On [XXX] Safelite attempted to repair a chip in my windshield but the repair was unsuccessful due to the size of the chip and it ran across the windshield from the top middle to the passenger side. I contacted my insurance company, USAA, and Safelite to get the windshield replaced and was informed there was a nationwide backlog in windshields for these vehicles, a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLE450 SUV 4Matic. Since then, I have called multiple MB dealerships, as well as USAA and Safelite on several occasions and each time, was told I am on a list of owners waiting for these windshields. There are no after-market versions of this windshield so it has to be an OEM windshield. I bought the car new in S
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road on each occasion. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V118000 (Power Train). The dealer performed the recall repair; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN
After driving the car about 5 miles at about 10 miles per hour while decelerating the transmission shifted into neutral requiring me to need to pull over to the side of the road, put the car in park, turn it off and back on again, this has now happened 3 times in the span of about 1 week.
Engine does while driving; when accelerator pressed there is often a delay of several seconds before the car speed will increase as the engine will rev but the transmission will not engage for several seconds. This is occurring sporadically but with increasing regularity. Dealer cannot find any error codes. Seems like itâs a fuel pump and/or computer chip issue.
1. Several times the rear hatch has opened while the car was left unattended. 2. If the hatch opens it could possibly cause a safety issue: a.By opening while driving. This has not happened and I do not know if Mercedes has a safety lock to ensure this could not happen. b.Open while parked at the store, mall, etc. The vehicle would be unsecured with items being subjected to being stolen. c.Open while parked at the store, mall, etc. A stranger could get in the rear of the vehicle, close the hatch and wait for me to return causing a dangerous situation. d.Open and damage the garage door if parked in the garage. e.Open while someone is in the back of the vehicle. Should this happen,
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 questions
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: Loose Ground Wire Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Transmission May Not Downshift, Causing Engine Stall; Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power; Rear Window Trim Bars May Detach While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Engine (3), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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.