2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-325 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC 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
Structure20
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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 450 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 450 4MATIC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What GLE 450 4MATIC owners report

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

I am reporting a serious and potentially dangerous safety defect involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. While my wife was driving the vehicle southbound on [XXX] at approximately 6:30 AM, the panoramic sunroof suddenly and catastrophically exploded/blow out without…
Complaint 11769414 · Oct 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4-Matic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the heads-up display was continuously flashing and failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred two days after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was…
Complaint 11715209 · Feb 3, 2026 · 75 miles

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