2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 vs. every other GLE 350 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 GLE 350 4MATIC median. How we score
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What GLE 350 4MATIC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The engine/check-engine and cold-start noise problems have recurred despite multiple dealer repairs. In July-August 2025 the dealer documented misfire codes and a loud screech after cold starts. Its Aug-Sept repair order recorded the check-engine light returning one day after coil work, coolant…
The vehicle repeatedly had a check-engine light and the same engine-related complaint during multiple repair visits. The dealer attempted repairs several times, including an engine rebuild and later cylinder-head work. Despite those repairs, the engine later failed. The same loud screeching noise…
My car has only 28,392 miles on it, but the yellow check engine light recently came on due to a faulty oil pump solenoid. I took it back to the dealership, and the repair cost was a staggering $7,000; they told me this is a common issue with this Mercedes engine. If this fails to function, engine…
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