Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 23V-835 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 23V-835 covers 164 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V835000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
The risk
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.