2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages (1) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:wiring 2024-03-15 · campaign 24V207000 · 116,020 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2024-02-16 · campaign 24V117000 · 466 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Risk: A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.
Engine And Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners 2023-12-21 · campaign 23V878000 · 7 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine. The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.
Risk: An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (288)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-09-26 · LI46.10-P-080896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train 2026-09-26 · LI27.00-P-073124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (nag3 classic /9g‑tronic automatic transmission) and 725.1 (nag3 facelift/9g‑tronic automatic transmission facelift) for faster, more effective and more targeted diagnosis, intelligent predictive repair (ipr) has been developed a
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 vibra
Engine 2026-09-17 · LI20.10-P-075374 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 p
Electrical System 2026-09-15 · LI82.60-P-080383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 pr
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Showing the 6 most recent of 288 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-02-20 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages“the contact owns a 2024 mercedes-benz gle350. the contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain after purchasing the vehicle brand new, the windshield wipers failed to clean the windshield as needed while moving downward, creating reduced visibility of the roadway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. the dealer inform…”
2024-12-18 · Exterior Lighting“on the 2024 mercedes gle 350, the speedometer/tachometer lighting does not dim to a safe or comfortable level during night driving. the dimmer switch functions between two levels of "bright and brighter" which affects night vision and makes it near impossible to see down the road. the lighting was tested by a mercedes technician during the day, aga…”
2024-09-23 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 12,000 mi“ the contact owns a 2024 mercedes-benz gle350. the contact stated while driving 80 mph, the sunroof shattered without impact. the contact merged to the side of the road and immediately called 9.1.1. no injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not needed. the contact was giving a police service number. the vehicle was driven to the residen…”
2024-05-21 · Unknown Or Other“hello, i am writing to inform the possible defective design of mercedes benz gle 350 model. i had purchased new 2024, mercedes benz in september 2023. there is a issue with loud noise coming from back of car due to camera shutter opening and closing for no reason when car reaches under 16 miles/hour speed. this is very distracting besides being …”
2024-04-30 · Electrical System“traffic sign assist does not display road signs or speed limit signs after purchasing $300 option…”
2024-02-14 · Unknown Or Other“low coolant warning light came on while driving. parked car in garage and found engine coolant all over garage floor. contacted dealer, topped off coolant per conversation with service advisor and drove car to dealership. dealer found that a rock had entered through one of the grille openings and damaged the front radiator. estimate of repairs was …”
2023-09-10 · Unknown Or Other“the glass pane between my windshield and my dual-pane panoramic sunroof exploded while parked in my garage in the middle of the night. this car is not even 2 months old yet, has never been damaged and could have killed me had it randomly exploded while i was driving. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.