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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
11
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
70
Latest campaign
Sep 27, 2024

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system5Sep 27, 2024
Fuel system, gasoline2Dec 21, 2023
Structure2Mar 17, 2023
Power train1Feb 16, 2024
Steering1Dec 16, 2022

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Sep 27, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 27, 202424V724000

Electrical system: wiring

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V724000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Gle 350, Gle 450
Campaign
NHTSA 24V724000 · Sep 27, 2024
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
Amg Gle53, Amg Gle63 S, Gle 450
Campaign
NHTSA 24V207000 · Mar 15, 2024
Feb 16, 202424V118000

Power train: automatic transmission control module

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V118000
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
Dec 21, 202323V880000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V880000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg Gle53, Amg Gle63, Gle 350, Gle 450
Campaign
NHTSA 23V880000 · Dec 21, 2023
Dec 8, 202323V835000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V835000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Gle350, Gle450
Campaign
NHTSA 23V835000 · Dec 8, 2023
Jun 26, 202323V445000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V445000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Filed under
Amg Gle53, Amg Gle63, Amg Gle63 S, Gle 450
Campaign
NHTSA 23V445000 · Jun 26, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Gle 350, Gle 450, Amg Gle53, Amg Gle63 S, Amg Gle63, Gle350, Gle450. 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 component70

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
70Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2130000
Electrical system1420013
Unknown or other1319000
Fuel/propulsion system811000
Forward collision avoidance710100
Tires710000
Vehicle speed control57000
Fuel system57000
Gasoline57000
Lane departure46000
Engine and engine cooling34000
Power train34000
Suspension34000
Structure23000
Visibility/wiper23000

9 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 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE-Class, GLE-Class Coupe.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The left side of the digital instrument cluster in my 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 intermittently goes completely blank while driving.”

    Filed 08/30/2026 · ODI 11760749
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/22/2026 · ODI 11758734
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/11/2026 · ODI 11756224

Other Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. The most recent, 24V724000 (reported September 27, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 5 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (2), structure (2), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 70 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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