https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:47:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2177539 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has repeatedly experienced a sudden loss of acceleration, entering a reduced-power state while driving. Most recently, this occurred less than one week after I was advised that the issue had been fully resolved through a relay replacement. Critically, these incidents have occurred while my [XXX] child was in the vehicle, creating an unsafe and unacceptable situation. Below is a summ https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2177540 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has repeatedly experienced a sudden loss of acceleration, entering a reduced-power state while driving. Most recently, this occurred less than one week after I was advised that the issue had been fully resolved through a relay replacement. Critically, these incidents have occurred while my [XXX] child was in the vehicle, creating an unsafe and unacceptable situation. Below is a summ https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2177541 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has repeatedly experienced a sudden loss of acceleration, entering a reduced-power state while driving. Most recently, this occurred less than one week after I was advised that the issue had been fully resolved through a relay replacement. Critically, these incidents have occurred while my [XXX] child was in the vehicle, creating an unsafe and unacceptable situation. Below is a summ https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2176695 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car took off after going over railroad track, and accelerated without driver being able to control it. The breaks and steering went out as well. It’s like car was being driven remotely. Crashed into fence, and there was no warning. The car accelerated. The car bounces back and forth when brakes are on, and again last year stopped in the middle of traffic. Water damage was leaking in as well after https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2176696 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car took off after going over railroad track, and accelerated without driver being able to control it. The breaks and steering went out as well. It’s like car was being driven remotely. Crashed into fence, and there was no warning. The car accelerated. The car bounces back and forth when brakes are on, and again last year stopped in the middle of traffic. Water damage was leaking in as well after https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2176697 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car took off after going over railroad track, and accelerated without driver being able to control it. The breaks and steering went out as well. It’s like car was being driven remotely. Crashed into fence, and there was no warning. The car accelerated. The car bounces back and forth when brakes are on, and again last year stopped in the middle of traffic. Water damage was leaking in as well after https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2176353 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cooling system failure due to cracked coolant line beneath intake manifold at 57,000 miles. Part # 264-200-42-01. Sudden coolant loss can cause engine overheating and potential engine stall while driving, posing safety risks. The original part was plastic and has been superseded by manufacturer to metal, suggesting design inadequacy. This was confirmed by Mercedes Benz dealership and also by MB US https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2176044 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This is regarding a 2021 gle 350. The car was parked overnight and in the morning was unable to start or crank . I had to tow the vehicle to the service center that has maintained the car since purchased date and they told Me there’s a problem with the engine and I will need a new engine costing $28,000 dollars., the car has 42,000 miles and has an impeccable service history with Mercedes Benz. Th https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2165580 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT When I got gas the estimated range indicated 308 Miles. We traveled approximately 134 Miles the estimated range was at 86 Miles it was dropping rapidly but average miles indicated 26.5 MPG. The next day we added fuel again and we were at 382 Miles. Then we drove 70 miles and the fuel indicator was showing that our range only decreased 15 Miles. During the trip the range increased multiple times an https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2165581 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT When I got gas the estimated range indicated 308 Miles. We traveled approximately 134 Miles the estimated range was at 86 Miles it was dropping rapidly but average miles indicated 26.5 MPG. The next day we added fuel again and we were at 382 Miles. Then we drove 70 miles and the fuel indicator was showing that our range only decreased 15 Miles. During the trip the range increased multiple times an https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2164600 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Owners of affected Mercedes-Benz vehicles were given no meaningful advance warning that core, built-in safety and emergency communication systems would be permanently disabled. No replacement system has been offered, no retrofit path exists, and no alternative emergency solution has been provided. The manufacturer has instead unilaterally orphaned these vehicles by discontinuing backend support re https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2164471 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is a known issue with the Cylinder Heads on specific models of Mercedes vehicles. Symptoms of M264 Cylinder Head Failure If your GLE 350 is experiencing these symptoms, it may be covered under the extension: Check Engine Light (MIL): Often triggered by misfire codes. Rough Idle: Noticeable shaking or uneven idling when stopped. Loss of Power: Potential stalling or significant power reductio https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2162437 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a Certified Mercedes GLE 350 with many advanced safety features. Including a SOS feature that allows I believe detects an accident and reports it to Mercedes as well as allows me to press the SOS button to manually contact Mercedes to report a need for help plus other functions. Thnis is a very important safety feature to me as I am getting order and may need assistance. In addition https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2162270 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof makes loud, high pitched noise when it’s windy or driving high speeds. Sunroof complaints found online for bad seals or components of sunroof being bad or unaligned. Sounds could cause driver not to hear other safety issues with vehicle as well as leaking if water. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2162271 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof makes loud, high pitched noise when it’s windy or driving high speeds. Sunroof complaints found online for bad seals or components of sunroof being bad or unaligned. Sounds could cause driver not to hear other safety issues with vehicle as well as leaking if water. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161411 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting my vehicle and placing it into drive, a warning message appeared on the dashboard stating, “Vehicle warning Do not continue to drive,” indicating that the vehicle would be unable to move forward or in reverse. Immediately following the warning, the vehicle lost all ability to move in either direction while other vehicles were approaching, creating a hazardous situation placing my https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161412 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting my vehicle and placing it into drive, a warning message appeared on the dashboard stating, “Vehicle warning Do not continue to drive,” indicating that the vehicle would be unable to move forward or in reverse. Immediately following the warning, the vehicle lost all ability to move in either direction while other vehicles were approaching, creating a hazardous situation placing my https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161413 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting my vehicle and placing it into drive, a warning message appeared on the dashboard stating, “Vehicle warning Do not continue to drive,” indicating that the vehicle would be unable to move forward or in reverse. Immediately following the warning, the vehicle lost all ability to move in either direction while other vehicles were approaching, creating a hazardous situation placing my https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161160 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2020 GLE 350 first displayed a problem with left indicator on front left hand head lamp. I took an appointment with my Mercedes dealer for repair. Then it started showing all kinds of safety problems on the screen -like blind spot monitoring, collision warning etc not working. I parked it in my garage, shut off the engine, locked it and in a couple minutes, it started a blower like sound. I cal https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161161 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2020 GLE 350 first displayed a problem with left indicator on front left hand head lamp. I took an appointment with my Mercedes dealer for repair. Then it started showing all kinds of safety problems on the screen -like blind spot monitoring, collision warning etc not working. I parked it in my garage, shut off the engine, locked it and in a couple minutes, it started a blower like sound. I cal https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161162 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2020 GLE 350 first displayed a problem with left indicator on front left hand head lamp. I took an appointment with my Mercedes dealer for repair. Then it started showing all kinds of safety problems on the screen -like blind spot monitoring, collision warning etc not working. I parked it in my garage, shut off the engine, locked it and in a couple minutes, it started a blower like sound. I cal https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2161011 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Check engine light came on. Called dealership on a Thursday and again on Monday after it stayed on all weekend. Was told to bring in vehicle for diagnostics and to have a ride home. Half way to the dealership the car spuddered and I had to coast to the shoulder of the road. After a few minutes, I restarted the vehicle and drive slowly to the dealership, barely making it it the shop. The service ad https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2160397 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Panel on roof between front windshield and panoramic roof completely shattered https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2159961 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When driving on an interstate going 55-70 mph and the cruise in on, the car cruise flashes randomly down to 15 or 20 mph and the car severely brakes. This is NOT because someone is in front of us on the highway. It does it when no one is in front of us. Sometimes there are cars behind us and this type of severe breaking is very dangerous when traveling at 70 mph. Cars behind us have had to sla https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2158587 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle suddenly started shaking and losing power, the check engine light came on and the problem continues to vibrate when idling, it will not shift into gear to go. Very unnerving and unsafe as it happened in a intersection. Sometimes it drives fine and then vibrates and goes into low gear and loses power. I took to a certified Mercedes dealer and they changed the spark plugs and 4 coils as w https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2157838 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. After waiting a few minutes, the vehicle was restarted; however, the contact noticed an https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2157128 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down the interstate at normal speed, normal road conditions, clear weather conditions when my panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded with all of the glass coming down on me and inside my vehicle. The sound was similar to a gunshot https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2156724 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle was idling low. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed w https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2156600 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Original owner of a 2021 GLE, purchased on April 21, 2021. The vehicle is currently 4 years and 6 months and 22 days old with approximately 49,000 miles. Despite meticulous adherence to all scheduled maintenance performed and no warning lights activated the vehicle suddenly shutdown and would not restart. According to MB maintenance department it suffered a catastrophic and complete engine failur https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gle-350#complaint-2156601 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Original owner of a 2021 GLE, purchased on April 21, 2021. The vehicle is currently 4 years and 6 months and 22 days old with approximately 49,000 miles. Despite meticulous adherence to all scheduled maintenance performed and no warning lights activated the vehicle suddenly shutdown and would not restart. According to MB maintenance department it suffered a catastrophic and complete engine failur