2026 Mercedes Benz Gle 450e 4matic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:buckle Assembly 2026-05-29 · campaign 26V353000 · 203 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.
Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal:cushion 2026-03-27 · campaign 26V199000 · 932 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-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.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Service bulletins (55)
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.
Electrical System 2026-09-29 · LI47.70-P-079912 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 w
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 2026-09-25 · NCU - 2026080002 · Service Campaign
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 be
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 55 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“**2026 mercedes-benz gle 450e — sudden power loss during highway driving** i purchased the 2026 mercedes-benz gle450e, vin [xxx], on xxx. on its first trip after purchase, the check-engine light appeared and cruise control became inactive. it lost propulsion at a stop after approximately 200 miles of highway driving. the vehicle was unmovable for…”
2026-10-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 warning indic…”
2026-07-22 · Electrical System“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.…”
2026-05-01 · Air Bags“i am a consumer protection attorney representing ms. [xxx] . this vehicle was sold to my client with an open safety recall and the dealership refuses to take it back without imposing onerous terms. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.