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 450 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Vehicle speed control
1Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side frontal: cushion
NewRisk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the 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 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 450 4MATIC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Instrument Cluster display did load properly. I know the physical display itself was working as expected, since turn signals, selected drive mode, engine auto-stop/start mode, and current gear would display. Everything else was black. Could not see fuel gauge, temperature gauge, fuel economy,…
The contact leased a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an unknown warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The speed limit was displayed and was flashing. The contact turned off the feature, but the light continued to…
I am writing to lodge a complaint regarding my brand new vehicle, which has been in the shop for over a 3 months since its purchase on [XXX]. I picked up my 2026 Mercedes GLE 450 from Baker Mercedes Benz in Charleston, and it started malfunctioning about 20 minutes into the trip home. The following…
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