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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
36
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
124
Latest campaign
Mar 15, 2024

Recall summary by component36

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system8Mar 15, 2024
Structure5Sep 12, 2022
Seats3Oct 18, 2021
Equipment3Apr 23, 2021
Power train2Feb 16, 2024
Visibility2Mar 17, 2023
Back over prevention2Apr 8, 2022
Fuel system, gasoline2Dec 13, 2021
Exterior lighting2Jul 2, 2021
Fuel system, diesel1Dec 23, 2022
Electronic stability control (ESC)1Feb 12, 2021
Communication1Feb 12, 2021
Seat belts1Oct 30, 2020
Suspension1Jun 5, 2020
Forward collision avoidance1Jul 19, 2019
Air bags1Jun 14, 2019

Safety recalls36

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
3Fixable over the air
Mar 15, 2024Latest campaign
Mar 15, 202424V207000

Electrical system: wiring

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V207000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Gle 450, Gle 580
Campaign
NHTSA 24V207000 · Mar 15, 2024
Feb 16, 202424V118000

Power train: automatic transmission control module

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Filed under
Gle 450
Campaign
NHTSA 24V118000 · Feb 16, 2024
Mar 17, 202323V177000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V177000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Risk
Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.
Filed under
Gle 350, Gle 450, Gle 580
Campaign
NHTSA 23V177000 · Mar 17, 2023
Dec 23, 202222V955000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
Risk
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
Filed under
Amg Gle63
Campaign
NHTSA 22V955000 · Dec 23, 2022
Sep 12, 202222V680000

Structure: body

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V680000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Gle 350, Gle 450, Gle 580
Campaign
NHTSA 22V680000 · Sep 12, 2022
May 20, 202222V365000

Electrical system: software

A 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
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg Gle63, Gle 350, Gle 450, Gle 580
Campaign
NHTSA 22V365000 · May 20, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Gle 450, Gle 580, Gle 350, Amg Gle63, Gle350, Gle450, Gle580. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component124

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
124Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine4435010
Electrical system3730010
Unknown or other1613000
Vehicle speed control1512100
Power train97000
Forward collision avoidance86202
Service brakes76100
Fuel/propulsion system65010
Lane departure65000
Back over prevention54000
Air bags43102
Suspension43000
Visibility/wiper32000
Structure32000
Seats32000

12 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.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor failure (P0191) This issue generated a check engine light and limp home mode to be initiated.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770862
  • Engine

    “I keep getting coolant level low. I add coolant fluid into the tank and the warning message comes up again.”

    Filed 07/29/2026 · ODI 11753409
  • Unknown or other

    “The a/c unit failed and is available for inspection upon request. Being in an over-heated car can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke.”

    Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748669

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?

NHTSA lists 36 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. The most recent, 24V207000 (reported March 15, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 8 campaigns. Others: structure (5), seats (3), equipment (3). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 124 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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