repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, most often about the forward collision avoidance. 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 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Lane departure
2Power train
2Structure
2Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 GLE 350 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 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 350 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
First incident on I5 around exit 186 9 car was cruise control was on. Speed was set at 65. Car was accelerating from 60 to 65 but all of a sudden it slams on the brakes when no car was in front from 60ish to 45. Almost caused the car in the back to hit us. Multiple incident of cruise control on and…
My instrument cluster has gone black twice. Meaning I have no speedometer, gas gauge, etc. My blind spot monitoring, front parking, and other safety features do not work when this happens. It stays this way for several hours and then displays again, usually overnight. Mercedes has denied the issue,…
This car rear-ended another car while slowing down and preparing to stop at a red light. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to provide any alert whatsoever, no warning lamps, no audible alerts, no warning messages, nothing. The Automatic Emergency Brake system failed to engage the brakes.…
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