2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GLE 400 E years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E. That is the most of any GLE 400 E model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints, 46%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E problems

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

Unknown or Other6
Service Brakes5
Electrical System2
Engine2
Power Train2
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Back Over Prevention1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other646%———
Service Brakes538%———
Electrical System215%———
Engine215%———
Power Train215%———
Structure215%———
Vehicle Speed Control215%———
Back Over Prevention18%———
Fuel/propulsion System18%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 6 complaints
2024: 6202462025: 4202542026: 320263

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E.

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Recent owner reports

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

On October 7, 2026, while driving my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 450e plug-in hybrid on the freeway (I 280 south between Woodside and Sand Hill Road) the panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered with an extremely loud, explosive sound. We did not see anything strike the vehicle, and there was no car…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769962

My Mercedes Benz GLE450e Hybrid SUV has had a persistent but sporadic safety issue that suddenly causes the vehicle to go into "turtle mode" with a "performance extremely limited" warning when trying to accelerate quickly or sometimes when breaking quickly. In turtle mode, the car quickly loses…

Engine · received Mar 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11726723

We've had this car on lease for 23 months, and it has had an escalating pattern of electronic, mechanical and brake issues. Earlier today, on January 5, the car started to slow down and started shaking on the highway today and when I used the brakes the full body of the car started rattling and the…

Service Brakes · received Jan 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11708972

There is a safety recall on prior models of the GLE Front stationery sunroof panel Campaign# [redacted] NHTSA ID 21V197 Campaign desc 21P7790003 This is exactly what occurred to me on a 2024GLE 450 The glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered… Nothing…

Structure · received Oct 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11694478

At 3000K miles, vehicle spontaneously slowed from 60 mph to 10 mph with no warning. Message: PERFORMANCE EXTREMELY LIMITED, Engine light, turtle sign. Tractor trailer truck behind us swerved and narrowly avoided hitting our vehicle. Car towed to MB Dealership. Over 5 weeks, they were unable to…

Electrical System · received Jan 31, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639956

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E?

Owners most often report unknown or other, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 E a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLE 400 E model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.