repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-207 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ median. How we score
'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
* My driving side front wheel climbed a small bump with a rock. I put my car on reverse and pressed the accelerator. The car first refused to reverse then went completely out of control. The engine produced a huge revving noise and the car accelerated, taking the car backward at high speed. I had…
Around once a week, while utilizing the car in comfort mode, the car will appear to kick into neutral when stopped at a traffic light. When it’s time to accelerate, despite indicating it’s in drive, the car will not move as if it’s in neutral. The car must then be shifted into drive again to be…
vehicle shifts in to neutral while driving causing loss of control...had to pull over and restart the vehicle to get it back into the drive mode...it has done this twice.....last week the most severe...very dangerous on a crowded highway
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