2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2026 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GLE 350 years
More complaints than other years 6th of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. That ranks 6th out of 11 GLE 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 20%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 d (W 166) wagon. Photographed at Diesel Motors, St James, Western Australia , Australia.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 problems

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

Engine7 · ~10,000 mi
Unknown or Other7
Electrical System4 · ~7,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion System4
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~39,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance3 · ~1,466 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Power Train3
Lane Departure2 · ~200 mi
Tires2 · ~8,737 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine720%10,000——
Unknown or Other720%———
Electrical System411%7,600——
Fuel/propulsion System411%———
Engine and Engine Cooling39%39,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance39%1,466——
Fuel System, Gasoline39%———
Power Train39%———
Lane Departure26%200——
Tires26%8,737——
Vehicle Speed Control26%———
Visibility/wiper26%2,731——
Air Bags13%1,192——
Back Over Prevention13%———
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness13%———
Exterior Lighting13%———
Service Brakes13%———
Suspension13%2,731——
Visibility13%12,243——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 13 complaints
2022: 5202252023: 6202362024: 8202482025: 132025132026: 320263

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 recalls (7)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Electrical system:wiringSep 27, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V724000 · 10,655 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.

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.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v batteryDec 8, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V835000 · 164 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver 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 secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Steering:critical fastenersDec 16, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V936000 · 69 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.

Structure:bodySep 12, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V680000 · 161,000 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

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 November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

Electrical system:software; communication: auto crash notificationMay 20, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V365000 · 242,722 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

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.

I was told by the investigators that the fire was caused by an electrical component under the passenger seat that Mercedes is well aware of. My life was placed in danger because of the Inhalation of forever chemicals and lung damaging smoke and super heated air. Problem confirmed by dozens of…

Electrical System · received Aug 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758734

For approximately two years, I reported recurring moisture/condensation inside the RIGHT headlamp assembly of my 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 to Mercedes-Benz. I was repeatedly advised that the condensation was normal. The condition progressively worsened. The vehicle is now displaying headlamp…

Electrical System · received Aug 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756224

When I got gas the estimated range indicated 308 Miles. We traveled approximately 134 Miles the estimated range was at 86 Miles it was dropping rapidly but average miles indicated 26.5 MPG. The next day we added fuel again and we were at 382 Miles. Then we drove 70 miles and the fuel indicator was…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11710490

Check engine light came on. Called dealership on a Thursday and again on Monday after it stayed on all weekend. Was told to bring in vehicle for diagnostics and to have a ride home. Half way to the dealership the car spuddered and I had to coast to the shoulder of the road. After a few minutes, I…

Engine · received Dec 29, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707431

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11705385

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?

Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLE 350 model years, the 2022 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.