2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls
32 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Mar 15, 2024Fire risk2021–2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021–2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 8 other models — Electrical System
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.
24V207000 · 116K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 16, 2024Crash risk2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 — Power Train
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.
24V118000 · 105K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 17, 2023Fire risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 8 other models — Visibility
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
23V177000 · 61K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Sep 12, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 9 other models — Structure
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.
22V680000 · 161K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 56 other models — Communication
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.
22V365000 · 243K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 8, 2022Fire risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 7 other models — Electrical System
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.
22V231000 · 21K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 8, 2022Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 27 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V232000 · 126K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Dec 13, 2021Fire risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 19 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
21V961000 · 139 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 18, 2021Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 3 other models — Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
21V818000 · 27 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jul 2, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and 7 other models — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
21V509000 · 1K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 14, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 and 32 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V354000 · 343K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 23, 2021Fire risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and 3 other models — Equipment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE 53, 2020 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
21V288000 · 6K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 12, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 and 2 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
21V071000 · 42K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 12, 2021Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 and 22 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.
21V072000 · 67 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 94 other models — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
21V058000 · 1.3M units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and 1 other model — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.
21V057000 · 8 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
21V056000 · 8K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 30, 2020Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 2 other models — Seat Belts
Mercedes-Benz AG USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
20V671000 · 55K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Oct 9, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 and 2 other models — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
20V626000 · 13K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Aug 7, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 vehicle. The windshield may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle, possibly allowing it to separate from the vehicle and affect the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
20V464000 · 1 unit · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Jun 5, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC — Suspension
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE450, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear shock absorbers may leak and fail prematurely.
20V329000 · 38 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Apr 22, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles equipped with an electrically adjustable second-row seat. The wiring harness under the seat may become pinched during seat adjustment, possibly causing damage to the wires.
20V226000 · 120 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Mar 20, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE450 AND GLS450 vehicles. The seams on the rear crossmember may have been insufficiently welded. This may allow cracks to form when towing, possibly causing the rear crossmember to detach from the vehicle.
20V172000 · 224 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Feb 14, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S and 8 other models — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
20V089000 · 2K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Dec 6, 2019Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2020 GLE450 4MATIC vehicle. The third-row seating headrests were manufactured with insufficient padding and a securing rod that may not hold the headrest in place, affecting the adjustment and operation of the headrest.
19V867000 · 1 unit · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Oct 4, 2019Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC and 1 other model — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLS580 4MATIC vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach.
19V709000 · 14K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Sep 9, 2019Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Equipment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 4MATIC and GLE 450 4MATIC vehicles. The owner's manuals do not include information regarding the adjustment of the head restraints of the third row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
19V648000 · 1K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Aug 12, 2019Fire risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 — Equipment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain from the air conditioner into the passenger compartment.
19V587000 · 18K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Aug 2, 2019Fire risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4MATIC and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
19V572000 · 128 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Jul 19, 2019Crash risk2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 and 14 other models — Forward Collision Avoidance
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.
19V540000 · 2K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Jun 14, 2019Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. A welding error during production may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.
19V459000 · 753 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Jun 14, 2019Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. In the event of a crash while the temperature in the passenger cabin is very high, the passenger frontal air bag deployment may be delayed or may not completely deploy.
19V458000 · 11 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.