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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550eProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e has problems

3 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
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train11
Vehicle speed control11

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

5 recalls

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 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.

67%repaired · 2025 Q4

Fuel pump: control/drive module

Recall 22V-955 · Dec 23, 2022 · 348,183 vehicles · 233,290 repaired

Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2019 Q2

Doors: latch

Recall 17V-816 · Dec 18, 2017 · 8,700 vehicles · 8,057 repaired

Risk. If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2019 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 17V-828 · Dec 18, 2017 · 64 vehicles · 44 repaired

Risk. Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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84%repaired · 2018 Q2

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 17V-077 · Feb 8, 2017 · 5,882 vehicles · 4,930 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

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

2017 vs. every other GLE550e 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 GLE550e median. How we score

'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What GLE550e owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I have a recall pending on my vehicle but i couldn’t get service from authorized dealer here in Las Vegas. The dealer declined to service on my vehicle because I don’t have a title for car. I purchased a car from CarMax and have a finance with Santander USA. Please help I want to have this recall…
Complaint 11577481 · Mar 14, 2024

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