repaired · 2026 Q3
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
Risk. A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC, most often about the engine. 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 August 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
4Electrical system
3Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Forward collision avoidance
1Vehicle speed control
1Hybrid propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Steering
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 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 450e 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 450e 4MATIC median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 450e 4MATIC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This has happened twice. They “fixed” it and returned it to me and it did it again. I was about to pull out into traffic, once on the interstate and another time on a 2 lane highway… right as I hit the gas to pull out the car lurches forward and dies. Comes to a complete stop. It won’t crank back…
The vehicle loses power while driving and flashes "Performance Extremely Limited." We have had this happen in intersections and while getting on the highway almost causing an accident on more than one occasion. When this occurs the vehicle decelerates quickly, will not use the batter and basic…
Coolant hose was rubbing on the drive shaft and at 4,931 miles the coolant hose failed and the vehicle lost all coolant from the system. Fortunately the hose failed after the car was driven into our garage and not on the open highway. We had just returned from a 1,000 mile trip to Nashville, TN…
Own a 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.