2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 33 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

78/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other

In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers 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…

NHTSA #25V864000

🔧 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Interior

A 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…

Remedy: Dealers 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…

NHTSA #25V325000

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Most Common Problems — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Engine

Structure

Service Brakes

Suspension

Steering

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Mercedes-Benz GLE — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE has 2 recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE have?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE safe to buy?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Mercedes-Benz GLE should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLE are: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2020.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.