2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The newest campaign is 24V724000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Sep 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has 14 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V724000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.

NHTSA VIN lookup

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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 950,459 units in total.

24V72400027 Sep 2024Electrical System / Wiring
24V20700015 Mar 2024Electrical System / Wiring
24V11800016 Feb 2024Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software
23V88000021 Dec 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
23V8350008 Dec 2023Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
23V44500026 Jun 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
23V17800017 Mar 2023Structure / Body
22V93600016 Dec 2022Steering / Critical Fasteners
22V68000012 Sep 2022Structure / Body
22V36500020 May 2022Electrical System / Software
22V2310008 Apr 2022Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash

24V724000Received 27 Sep 2024. 10,655 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024100006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2024.
24V207000Received 15 Mar 2024. 116,020 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024040002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2024.
24V118000Received 16 Feb 2024. 105,071 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Mar 2024.
23V880000Received 21 Dec 2023. 79,676 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Feb 2024.
23V835000Received 8 Dec 2023. 164 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jan 2024.
23V445000Received 26 Jun 2023. 143,551 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023070012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2023.
23V178000Received 17 Mar 2023. 70,225 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023040011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 2023.
22V936000Received 16 Dec 2022. 69 units.
Steering / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022120016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jan 2023.
22V680000Received 12 Sep 2022. 161,000 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022090010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2022.
22V365000Received 20 May 2022. 242,722 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2022.
22V231000Received 8 Apr 2022. 21,306 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2022040017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2022.

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Complaints by component

14 complaints, 20 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Engine		7
Unknown or Other		3
Electrical System		3
Service Brakes		1
Suspension		1
Fuel System, Gasoline		1
Fuel/Propulsion System		1
Vehicle Speed Control		1
Tires		1
Forward Collision Avoidance		1

Complaints that report a crash: 1
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 16 Apr 2026

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Complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2022, with 4 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mercedes-benz/gle-450/2022/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?: 950,459 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, model years 2020 to 2024. 11 of them name the 2022 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 name most often?: Engine: 7 of 20 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.