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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Plug-in hybridHybrid
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA29
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid midsize or large SUV with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLE450e 4matic, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 29 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
GLE450e 4maticPlug-in hybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 100 kW PMSM212623 (42 MPGe blended)50 mi electric563 h$3,350
GLE350HybridRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion212823———$3,350
GLE350 4maticHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion192622———$3,500
GLE450 4maticHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion192521———$3,700
GLE450 4matic (coupe)HybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion192521———$3,700
AMG GLE53 4matic PlusHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion182320———$3,900
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus CoupeHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion182220———$3,900
GLE580 4maticHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion152017———$4,550
AMG GLE63 S 4matic PlusHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion141916———$4,850
AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus CoupeHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion141916———$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48675, 48614, 48106, 48140, 48141, 48143, 48144, 48138, 48135, 48134.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Air Bags

932 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.RiskAir bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V199000reported Mar 27, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Seat Belts

2026010003
82 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."RiskIn the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.
NHTSA campaign 25V864000reported Dec 12, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Visibility

2025060001
26 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.RiskA detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.
NHTSA campaign 25V325000reported May 30, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
29complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 3 · 2025: 12 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Engine6
Electrical System5
Unspecified5
Power Train4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Fuel/Propulsion System3

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4Matic equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Primacy Tour AS, Tire Size: 275/50/R20, DOT Number: 1B9RF011X0925. While the contact's wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle drove over a speed bump and the rear tires jumped away from the vehicle 10–12 inches. The vehicle was…”Aug 20, 2026 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owned a 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The contact stated that after his son parked the vehicle on a flat surface with the engine running, with the parking brake engaged, the driver walked away from the vehicle and the vehicle unexpectedly started rolling away. The driver attempted to re-enter the vehicle b…”Aug 18, 2026 · Parking Brake · NHTSA owner report
“When operating at 65-70 MPH on a limited access highway and encountering a rough road surface, the vehicle seemed to rather dramatically "skip" to the side. The GLE450e moved laterally while maintaining the intended forward direction. During two of these events the vehicle departed the marked lane and in one of I had t…”Jul 1, 2026 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other GLE-Class model years

C

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

3 recalls · 10 complaints

F

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

5 recalls · 37 complaints

F

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

5 recalls · 31 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

11 recalls · 70 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

22 recalls · 88 complaints

F

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

35 recalls · 121 complaints

D

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

6 recalls · 30 complaints

F

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

9 recalls · 55 complaints

F

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

12 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

17 recalls · 98 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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