CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 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.
Water Can Leak Into the Cabin, Risking Fire and Lost Safety Functions
Air conditioner drain hoses on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water to drain into the passenger compartment instead of outside the vehicle.
Rear Window Trim Bars May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars on certain vehicles may detach.
Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash
A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.
Loose Ground Bolt Can Overheat Wiring, Causing Fire Risk
A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly.
Misaligned LED headlights may reduce nighttime visibility
Some vehicles may have had their LED headlights incorrectly adjusted during a repair.
Rearview camera may show a blank screen, raising crash risk
The multimedia system software in these vehicles can cause the infotainment display to stay black or reboot after startup.
Water Leak Can Cause Fire, Lost Power, or Locked Doors
A/C drain hoses may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water to drain into the passenger compartment and collect in the driver and passenger foot wells.
Stability Software May Pull Vehicle to One Side, Raising Crash Risk
The electronic stability control software can apply torque to one front wheel during certain evasive driving maneuvers, which may pull the vehicle unexpectedly to one side.
Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location
Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.
Middle Rear Seat Belt Buckle Can Slip Out of Reach
The middle rear seat belt buckle can be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion while the belt is being fastened.
Improper ground wire may disable steering, wipers or headlight
A poorly installed electrical ground connection for the illuminated front grille star may affect other components that share the same ground.
Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
What owners report
The adaptive cruise on the Mercedes has a habit of harsh braking during stop and go traffic. It's not a natural braking manev8, instead it's jarring and I feel like it could cause a rear end with how jarring it is. Many other users are experiencing the same.
The transmission with the Auto Start/Stop 48v system is very clunky and not smooth at low speeds. I'm unable to park in my garage or parallel park with the Auto Start/Stop feature enabled which is by default for reduced emissions. I fear hitting pedestrians/people at crosswalks, causing damage to my house inside my garage when parking, and/or other vehicles when parallel parking because the transmission is so clunky, it causes the vehicle to surge or lurch forward very harshly in such a way that I could cause damage to another vehicle or even hit a pedestrian or person at a crosswalk. There's something inherently wrong with the 48V auto start/stop when it engages and disengages with the t
THE VEHICLE IS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 580, WHICH HAS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. IT HAS STANDARD WHEELS AND TIRES. THE OE TIRES ARE COOPER DISCOVERER SRX LE, SIZE 275/50R20. AT 5,900 MILES, BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES BEGAN CHUNKING, WHERE CHUNKS OF TIRE TREAD BEGAN FALLING OFF. THIS OCCURRED IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD, AS WELL AS AT THE EDGE OF THE TREAD WHERE IT MEETS THE GROOVE. THE FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED BY MERCEDES AT 5,932 MILES. APPROXIMATELY 6,000 MILES LATER, I NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES WERE CHUNKING AGAIN. THE REAR TIRES WORE OUT AND WERE REPLACED AT ABOUT 10,250 MILES. IF THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED CHUNKING, IT WAS NOT NOTICED.
THE VEHICLE HAS E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (E-ABC), WHICH HAS DIFFERENT DRIVE MODES THAT AFFECT TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS, STEERING INPUT AND SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE HAS THE OE WHEELS AND TIRES (COOPER ALL-SEASON TIRES). ONE DRIVE MODE IS DESIGNATED 'CURVE,' WHICH CONTROLS BODY LEAN IN CURVES. DEPENDING ON THE SETTING, CURVE HOLDS THE BODY UPRIGHT OR SLIGHTLY LEANS IT INTO CURVES, LIKE A MOTORCYCLE LEANING INTO A CURVE. WHEN IN CURVE MODE AND DRIVING IN A CURVE, THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY OR ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE MECHANISMS MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INTERVENE FOR NO APPARENT REASON, CAUSING VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND AN UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO YAW IN ONE DIRECTION, GIV
I PURCHASED A GLE 580 IN JANUARY 2020 WITH STANDARD 20-INCH WHEELS AND TIRES ON THE FRONT AND REAR. THIS TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION IS AN AVAILABLE OPTION ON THE GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC AND GLE 450 4MATIC. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ALL 2020 GLE MODELS (AND PRESUMABLY FOR EARLIER MODELS) STATES: 1.ROTATE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ONLY IF THE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE OF THE SAME DIMENSIONS. 2.ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE SAME SIZE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS, ROTATE THE WHEELS ACCORDING TO THE INTERVALS IN THE TIRE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY BOOK IN YOUR VEHICLE DOCUMENTS. IF THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE, ROTATE THE TIRES EVERY 3,000 TO 6,000 MILES (5,000 TO 10,000 KM), DEPENDING ON THE WEAR. THE FRONT AND REAR WHEE
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 questions
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580: Loose Ground Wire Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Water Can Leak Into the Cabin, Risking Fire and Lost Safety Functions; Rear Window Trim Bars May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Loose Ground Bolt Can Overheat Wiring, Causing Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 has been fixed?
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