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2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-325 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 85%Owner complaints33 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11
Forward collision avoidance11
Parking brake11
Power train11
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2025 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.

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

2025 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

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In owners' words

What AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The contact stated that while driving behind another vehicle with cruise control set at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle came to a stop at a traffic light. While idling at the stoplight with Brake Hold activated, the contact reached back for a cell…
Complaint 11771049 · Oct 14, 2026 · 27,118 miles

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