Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Recalls (2024-2026)

What recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC have?

• 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Seat Belt Buckle Recall (26V353)
  May 29, 2026 · 203 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.

  Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.

• 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Air Bag Recall (26V199)
  March 27, 2026 · 932 vehicles · Air Bags

  The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Rear Seat Belt Recall (25V864)
  December 12, 2025 · 82 vehicles · Seat Belts

  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."

  Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge.

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Visibility Interior Recall (25V325)
  May 30, 2025 · 26 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.

  Risk: A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge.

Which GLE 350 4MATIC parts are recalled most?

Which GLE 350 4MATIC model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my GLE 350 4MATIC for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are GLE 350 4MATIC owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Panoramic sunroof exploded when I was driving not external force was involved to make the sunroof explode the sound was like a gunshot small particles of glass fell to my face…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC owner, Visibility/Wiper, NHTSA complaint 11718215

While driving on an inside road at 35 mph with no traffic, the car applied sudden brakes. Many messages/symbols popped up on the screen which i was not able to see. Car almost came to sudden stop and it cleared up again within seconds and car started moving again.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC owner, Vehicle Speed Control, NHTSA complaint 11696337

I purchased my Mercedes-Benz new, and it currently has only 1,800 miles on it. My wife primarily drives the car, and we have experienced several alarming incidents where the vehicle suddenly shuts down while driving. 1.About two weeks after we purchased the car, it stalled at a stop sign. At the time, we ignored it.

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11686759

Can a recall make your GLE 350 4MATIC a lemon in California?

Owners of a Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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• A 220 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG A35: 4 recalls
• AMG C43: 12 recalls
• AMG C43 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• AMG C63: 5 recalls
• AMG C63 S: 4 recalls
• AMG C63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG CLA35: 5 recalls
• AMG CLA45: 6 recalls
• AMG CLE53: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLS53: 10 recalls
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon: 2 recalls
• AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E53: 17 recalls
• AMG E63: 6 recalls
• AMG E63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG E63S: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE: 3 recalls
• AMG EQE 53 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQS: 3 recalls
• AMG EQS 53: 4 recalls
• AMG EQS 53 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• AMG G63: 14 recalls
• AMG GLA 35: 1 recall
• AMG GLA 35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLA35: 6 recalls
• AMG GLA45: 5 recalls
• AMG GLB35: 10 recalls
• AMG GLB35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLC43: 10 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• AMG GLC43 Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63: 6 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE53: 19 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLE63: 9 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S: 7 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLS63: 12 recalls
• AMG GLS63 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLS63S: 1 recall
• AMG GT: 2 recalls
• AMG GT 63 S E Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GT C: 1 recall
• AMG GT43: 13 recalls
• AMG GT53: 12 recalls
• AMG GT63: 7 recalls
• AMG GT63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG GT63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG GT63S: 3 recalls
• AMG S 63 E: 1 recall
• AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG S63: 2 recalls
• AMG SL43: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63: 5 recalls
• AMG SL63 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• C 300: 18 recalls
• C 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• CLA 250: 5 recalls
• CLA 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• CLA 250+ (ev): 1 recall
• CLA 350 4MATIC (ev): 1 recall
• Cle 300: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cle 450: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cls 450: 11 recalls
• E 350: 20 recalls
• E 350 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 350 E: 1 recall
• E 450: 21 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain: 2 recalls
• EQB 250: 2 recalls
• EQB 250+: 2 recalls
• EQB 300 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• EQB 350 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• EQE 350: 2 recalls
• EQE 350 4MATIC: 7 recalls
• EQE 350+: 4 recalls
• EQE 500: 3 recalls
• EQE 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350+: 2 recalls
• EQE SUV 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE350: 1 recall
• EQS 450: 14 recalls
• EQS 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS 450+: 5 recalls
• EQS 580: 14 recalls
• EQS 580 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450+: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQS450: 3 recalls
• EQS580: 2 recalls
• Esprinter: 3 recalls
• G 550: 10 recalls
• G 580 EV: 3 recalls
• GLA 250: 12 recalls
• GLA 250 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLB 250: 12 recalls
• GLB 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• GLC 300: 25 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe: 4 recalls
• GLC 350 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 350: 18 recalls
• GLE 350 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• GLE 350 E: 1 recall
• GLE 400 E: 1 recall
• GLE 450: 21 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• GLE 450E 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLE 580: 7 recalls
• GLE 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLS 450 4MATIC: 11 recalls
• GLS 580 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• GLS450: 12 recalls
• GLS580: 11 recalls
• Maybach GLS600: 5 recalls
• Metris: 9 recalls
• S 500: 15 recalls
• S 500 4MATIC: 1 recall
• S 560: 1 recall
• S 580: 20 recalls
• S 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• S 580 E: 5 recalls
• S 580 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• Sprinter 1500: 23 recalls
• Sprinter 2500: 27 recalls
• Sprinter 3500: 23 recalls

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