2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-207 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has problems

7 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
Visibility20
Electrical system10
Engine10
Exterior lighting10

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

3 recalls

2024 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.

84%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 24V-207 · Mar 15, 2024 · 116,020 vehicles · 97,671 repaired

Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q1

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 24V-117 · Feb 16, 2024 · 466 vehicles · 433 repaired

Risk. A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners

Recall 23V-878 · Dec 21, 2023 · 7 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2024 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GLE 350 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain after purchasing the vehicle brand new, the windshield wipers failed to clean the windshield as needed while moving downward, creating reduced visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was…
Complaint 11643854 · Feb 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the sunroof shattered without impact. The contact merged to the side of the road and immediately called 9.1.1. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not needed. The contact was giving a police…
Complaint 11615939 · Sep 23, 2024 · 12,000 miles

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