2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLE350, 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 16 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. Manufacturer pricing runs from $62,250 to $131,800 across 7 trims.

| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 350 | Gas | RWD | $62,250 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC | Gas | AWD | $64,750 |
| GLE 450e 4MATIC | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | $72,250 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | Gas | AWD | $72,250 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC | Gas | AWD | $90,000 |
| AMG GLE 53 | Gas | AWD | $90,000 |
| AMG GLE 63 S | Gas | AWD | $131,800 |
MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 | Hybrid | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| GLE350 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| GLE450 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) | Hybrid | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Hybrid | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Hybrid | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 18 | 22 | 20 | $4,100 |
| GLE580 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49518, 49519, 49597, 49598, 49600, 49601, 49595, 49592, 49928.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2026 GLE-Class very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (3)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseAir Bags
Seat Belts
2026010003These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Whether any of this applies to one specific GLE-Class
A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Mercedes-Benz publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
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Find parts for this GLE-Class →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
3.6 per 10,000 built · Mercedes-Benz reported 44,544 GLE-Class built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)
Filed per year: 2025: 2 · 2026: 14
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
Air conditioning system blows very warm air constantly , non stop, at start up when parked under sun, afternoons, even with thermostat settings to low/cool. Restarting engine, still same issue
I am writing regarding my 2026 AMG GLE53 Coupe. It has 6,000 miles. On XXX I was driving from to . On the drive up the Collision Alert engaged. It terrified me, as I had no idea what had happened. The car continued to drive normally, so I proceeded.
In most circumstances the adaptive cruise control (ADC) works well. There is one case where it does not, however. When ADC is active and the vehicle immediately in front shows, perhaps to make a turn, the ADC-equipped vehicle slows appropriately.
Vehicle: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e Plug-In Hybrid Purchase Date: May 6, 2026 On October 12, 2026, while driving my 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e on the highway from Maine to Massachusetts at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly displayed a warning stating "Performance Extremely Limited." The check-engine light and turtle-shaped…
The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a thumping sound and a gush of air before the panoramic sunroof glass shattered over the passenger seat, center console, rear seat, and on the driver in the driver's seat.
If the driver seat belt is pulled too quickly from the retractor mechanism, the seat belt can not be retracted and then pulled across the drivers lap UNLESS the car is stopped and the driver door is opened. Example. I pull up to a toll booth. I release the seat belt from my lap to access my wallet.
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| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
| SUV RWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 17% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Electrical System, Structure, Steering, Suspension, Engine.
- LI20.00-P-080222 Service bulletin2026-10-23 · Engine
- Complaint Customer states that the yellow "Coolant" message is populated in the instrument cluster. The following DTC is found stored in the PTCU: P2B2A7A ‑ The speed of the 'Coolant pump' component part is too high. A leak or defective seal was detected Notes on fault code:The fault code concerns the right rear 15 W pump on the side of the transmission (M43/6, Figure 1, position C). The fault
- LI47.70-P-079912 Service bulletin2026-09-29 · Electrical System
- Complaint Vehicle will not start after DC charging Warning in the instrument cluster related to High‑voltage on board electrical system The following fault codes related to stuck contactor can be found in the High Voltage Control units : PTCU ‑ N127 (Powertrain control unit) • P154900 ‑ There is a warning due to overcurrent in the charging system of the high‑voltage electric circuit. • P154A00 ‑ T
- LI46.10-P-080896 Service bulletin2026-09-26 · Steering
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. If necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
- LI18.00-P-073137 Service bulletin2026-09-26 · Engine
- Complaint Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure, stop switch off vehicle" (or similar) is shown in red on vehicles with low mileage. Cause Directional control valve may stick. Remedy 1‑ Read off oil level in instrument cluster and correct if necessary. 2‑ Perform approx. 10‑15 engine starts, then clear fault codes. 3‑ Perform road test with vehicle. If fault code reoc
- NCU - 2026080002 Service campaign2026-09-25 · Power Train
- Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the transmission control unit (VGS) in the automatic transmission does not meet current MBAG specifications. The polarities of the magnets in the transmission control unit (VGS) may have been inadvertently swapped. This, in turn, could lead to complaints regarding shift quality and gear l
- LI42.10-P-078779 Service bulletin2026-09-22 · Service Brakes
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. Cause Although the cause of the vibration is most likely due to excessive lateral runout on the rotor or hub/wheel bearing, the system as
- LI20.10-P-075374 Service bulletin2026-09-17 · Engine
- Complaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various causes Remedy Perform guided test for fault code U019F with XENTRY diagnosis. Verify the following connections are clean and tight. Correct any problems and retest pump actuation: ‑12V plug at M75/11 ‑48V plug at M75/11 ‑48V connector X192/4 ‑Connections at 48V fus
- LI82.60-P-080383 Service bulletin2026-09-15 · Electrical System
- Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. Cause When a new station change request is triggered, a temporary glitch is causing the Head Unit application to fail to overwrite the previous request. This glitch is causing the cover art mismatch in the Radio application. Remedy Pleas
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
Diagnostic trouble codes on file
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaintsCodes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.
| Code | What it means | Most often filed under | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|---|
| U019F U019F on Mercedes-Benz → | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Engine | 12 bulletins |
Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.
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GLE-Class by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2026 GLE-Class
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class cost?
Manufacturer pricing runs from $62,250 for the GLE 350 RWD to $131,800 for the AMG GLE 63 S AWD, across 7 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.
Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have any recalls?
NHTSA has posted 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. The most serious on file is 26V353000, covering Seat Belts. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.
How safe is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it C (79/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Across the 9 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, the best EPA combined figure is 23 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What do owners complain about on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system, vehicle speed control. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The manufacturer has filed 664 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, most often covering electrical system, structure, steering. The most recent is dated 2026-10-23. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
Which 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim is the best value?
$69,550 separates the cheapest of the 7 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 9 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | none | EPA emission certificates | The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page. |
| Recalls | 3 | NHTSA recall campaigns | A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags. |
| Owner complaints | 16 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | 2 tested | NHTSA NCAP | Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them. |
| Service bulletins | 664 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 7 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
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). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.