Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
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.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
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.
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
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.