2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls
17 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Sep 27, 2024Crash risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Electrical System
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."
24V724000 · 11K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 15, 2024Fire risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S and 14 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 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC and 1 other model — 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
- Dec 8, 2023Fire risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Electrical System
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.
23V835000 · 164 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jun 26, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S and 39 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
23V445000 · 144K 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
- Dec 16, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 2 other models — Steering
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.
22V936000 · 69 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 10 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 — Electrical System
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 8 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
- Nov 19, 2021Fire risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE450 and AMG GLE53 vehicles. In the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.
21V909000 · 17 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
- 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 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 94 other models — Communication
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
- 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.
- 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.