Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Not Rated | Not Rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz GLE in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz GLE owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
In most circumstances the adaptive cruise control (ADC) works well. There is one case where it does not, however. When ADC is active and the vehicle immediately in front shows, perhaps to make a turn, the ADC-equipped vehicle slows appropriately. The problem: Once the front vehicle is *well clear* of the driving lane, often operating 90 degrees to the marked…
On May 26, 2026 I was driving our new Mercedes 2026 GLE350 to [XXX]. The car had 737 miles on it, when it died in traffic on [XXX]. The car was purchased new on April 11, 2026 from the Mercedes dealer in Monterey, CA. When the car died in traffic, an emergency message appeared on the screen "Automatic brake assist…
On April 2, 2026, while driving at highway speed in heavy traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of forward propulsion without warning. Engine RPMs increased with no corresponding acceleration, consistent with catastrophic transmission slipping. The vehicle could not maintain safe speed. I coasted to a stop and was able to limp at low speed to a parking…
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