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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

2

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

34

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 GLE and 34 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 8 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
  3. ENGINE7
  4. POWER TRAIN5
  5. SERVICE BRAKES4
  6. SEAT BELTS4
  7. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
  8. SEATS3

2025 GLE Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · 25V864000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR · 25V325000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.

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2025 GLE Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
PSL-NCU Return Parts10/30Oct 31, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE:BODYDear Dealer Partners, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all…11038937
LI49.10-P-080201Oct 28, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMComplaint Check engine light illuminated, or previously on One of the below Exhaust Flap fault codes stored in PTCU N127: P13C273 P13C278 P140473 Cause Various Remedy 1. Thaw ex…11039099
LI09.00-P-081076Oct 28, 2026ENGINEComplaint Customers may notice a check engine light in the instrument cluster and may also complain of rough running. One or more of the following DTCs may be stored in the ME c…11039096
LI27.00-P-080462Oct 22, 2026POWER TRAINComplaint Harsh upshifts, downshifts, or jolting in lower gears when accelerating. Cause Incorrectly installed (rotated) rotational speed sensors on the EHS (VGS Control Unit) c…11038954
LI83.30-P-077763Oct 21, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERComplaint Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. *NOTE ‑ Use of tracer DYE for leak checks is not approved. Only approved leak check procedures as per WIS are appro…11039062
LI20.00-P-080222Oct 19, 2026ENGINEComplaint Customer states that the yellow "Coolant" message is populated in the instrument cluster. The following DTC is found stored in the PTCU: P2B2A7A ‑ The speed of the '…11038922
OTA- Comm. Mod. SW Upd.Oct 9, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIssue A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of the communication module. The update is free of charge and runs in…11038909
LI47.70-P-079912Sep 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMComplaint Vehicle will not start after DC charging Warning in the instrument cluster related to High‑voltage on board electrical system The following fault codes related to st…11038189
LI46.10-P-080896Sep 26, 2026STEERINGComplaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the slee…11038188
LI27.00-P-073124Sep 26, 2026POWER TRAINComplaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmis…11038187
LI18.00-P-073137Sep 26, 2026ENGINEComplaint Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure, stop switch off vehicle" (or similar) is shown in red on vehicles with low mileage. Cause Directio…11038185
LI42.10-P-078779Sep 22, 2026SERVICE BRAKESComplaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticea…11038186
LI20.10-P-075374Sep 17, 2026ENGINEComplaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various causes Remedy Perform guided test for faul…11038176
LI82.60-P-080383Sep 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMComplaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. Cause When a…11038174
LI82.62-P-078631Sep 14, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYComplaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise c…11038217
LI27.10-P-075869Sep 14, 2026POWER TRAINComplaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load…11037987
LI35.31-P-080353Sep 14, 2026POWER TRAINComplaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during cornering. (figure 1) On the above‑mentioned vehicles with a…11037834
NCU - 2026090001Sep 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the control unit software for the front signal acquisition and act…11038224
LI54.71-P-079104Sep 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMComplaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the following scenarios: • Flashing without…11037806
LI54.21-P-080326Sep 9, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMComplaint CEL light on with no drivability concerns. Cause Signal timing error. Remedy 167, 465: SW has been released. Update the FSAM to the latest SW version. 290, 118, 243, 2…11037732
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