2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 21, 2025 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+. That is the most of any AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~23,500 mi
Unknown or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train333%———
Fuel System, Gasoline222%23,500——
Unknown or Other222%———
Forward Collision Avoidance111%———
Structure111%———
Vehicle Speed Control111%———
Visibility/wiper111%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 4 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 4202342024: 3202432025: 120251

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ recalls (3)

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Electrical system:wiringMar 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V207000 · 116,020 vehicles

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.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpDec 21, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V880000 · 79,676 vehicles

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.

Structure:bodyMar 17, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V178000 · 70,225 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Después de hacer todo el procedimiento a demás que mi información refleja en su página para te arme o darme el auto me piden como hice el pago mas sin enbargo a ellos les refleja como a mí mediante la aplicación yo facilité una cuenta CD que no refleja el saldo hasta el tiempo uno firma…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11649822

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel contamination. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11614237

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, he observed a fuel odor inside the garage. The Fire Department was called and aired out…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 6, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11592857

* My driving side front wheel climbed a small bump with a rock. I put my car on reverse and pressed the accelerator. The car first refused to reverse then went completely out of control. The engine produced a huge revving noise and the car accelerated, taking the car backward at high speed. I had…

Power Train · received Jan 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11565093

Around once a week, while utilizing the car in comfort mode, the car will appear to kick into neutral when stopped at a traffic light. When it’s time to accelerate, despite indicating it’s in drive, the car will not move as if it’s in neutral. The car must then be shifted into drive again to…

Power Train · received Dec 12, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11559645

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+?

Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.