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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 15, 202323V854000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsA detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V854000
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| Dec 23, 202222V955000 | Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pumpAn engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V955000
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| May 20, 202222V365000 | Electrical system: softwareA disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V365000
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| Mar 19, 202121V197000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsThe adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V197000
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| Feb 26, 202121V123000 | TiresOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V123000
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| Feb 12, 202121V072000 | CommunicationA disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V072000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Gle43, Amg Gle63, Gle 350, Gle 400, Gle 550 E, Gle350, Gle400. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component56
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Power train | 10 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Structure | 4 | 7 |
| Steering | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 5 |
| Diesel | 3 | 5 |
| Tires | 3 | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 5 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 4 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GLE-Class, GLE-Class Coupe, GLE-Class Phev.
Latest reports
- Back over prevention
“Rear view camera fails to initiate when placed in reverse. Screen doesn’t even try to switch to camera view. Exact same issue found in same make and model recalled with different vins.”
- Electrical system
“CASE NUMBER: [XXX] VEHICLE: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 --- EMAIL EXCHANGE TEXT --- From: [XXX] Sent: 1/14/2026, 12:11 PM To: cs.usa@mercedes-benz.com Subject: Re: Message From Mercedes-Benz USA: Case Number [XXX] Dear…”
- Exterior lighting
“The low beam visibility on this vehicle is extremely dangerous. It's as if you have no headlights on. They can inspect anytime. With low night visibility.”
Other Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years
- 202211 recalls70 complaints
- 202122 recalls92 complaints
- 202036 recalls124 complaints
- 20196 recalls34 complaints
- 20189 recalls56 complaints
- 201712 recalls75 complaints
- 201618 recalls107 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016
Other Mercedes-Benz models
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- 2018 GLS-Class4 recalls22 complaints
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. The most recent, 23V854000 (reported December 15, 2023), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), fuel system, diesel (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 56 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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