2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLE 450 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. That ranks 5th out of 7 GLE 450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 2,058 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 30% | 2,058 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls (4)
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Electrical system:wiring
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.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Risk: A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.
Engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine. The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.
Risk: An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
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.
Around 4pm 2/26/2026 my wife was driving southbound on I-65 around Middle River Bridge just north of Mobile AL. We were in the right lane when the car began to hydroplane; she immediately took her foot off of the accelerator and did not apply breaks. I was in the back seat due to a previous day…
I manually opened the power lift gate of my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. While loading items into the rear of the SUV, the power lift gate closed autonomously and without warning, striking me on the right side of my face and neck. No hands-free gesture was made. Key fob was secured in my purse (in…
12 V battery completely drained while in operation resulting in me being stranded and requiring the vehicle to be towed.
The panel between the windshield and the sunroof shattered with cracks going the full width of the roof at the top and bottom of the glass panel.
The Mercedes GLE450 was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the driver entered the intersection. The automatic braking system engaged without reason (there was open road ahead), bringing the car to a sudden standstill. The driver accelerated again, but this time the car went…
Other Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 4 |
| 2023 GLE 450 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 GLE 450 | 14 | 11 |
| 2021 GLE 450 | 15 | 17 |
| 2020 GLE 450 | 26 | 32 |
| 2017 GLE 450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 GLE 450 | 25 | 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLE 450 model years, the 2024 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.