repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
NewRisk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Seat belts
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side frontal: cushion
NewRisk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: rear/other
NewRisk. In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of 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
2026 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When pulling into a designated parking space I went to switch on the front camera with my foot on the brake pedal when the MB GLE350 suddenly accelerated and lurched forward over the parking curb, through bushes, across a 100' adjacent parking lot, across a walkway hitting 2 metal fences, then…
In most circumstances the adaptive cruise control (ADC) works well. There is one case where it does not, however. When ADC is active and the vehicle immediately in front shows, perhaps to make a turn, the ADC-equipped vehicle slows appropriately. The problem: Once the front vehicle is *well clear*…
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