repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: rear/other
NewRisk. In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
3Seats3 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
1Wheels
1Engine
1Power train
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 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
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 350 4MATIC owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX, at about 3:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (under 10,000 miles) home with our [XXX] son in the front passenger seat. Smoke began coming from the seat belt area and from under the front passenger seat, and the vehicle caught fire while being driven. The fire started…
On XXX, at about 3:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (under 10,000 miles) home with our [XXX] son in the front passenger seat. Smoke began coming from the seat belt area and from under the front passenger seat, and the vehicle caught fire while being driven. The fire started…
On XXX, at about 3:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (under 10,000 miles) home with our [XXX] son in the front passenger seat. Smoke began coming from the seat belt area and from under the front passenger seat, and the vehicle caught fire while being driven. The fire started…
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