NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE Insurance in California
NHTSA rated two versions of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 GLE list 10 recall campaigns and 116 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2023
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 10
- Owner complaints
- 116
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Mercedes-Benz GLE crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 6 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gle-Class SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | Gle-Class SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
GLE recall campaigns, 2023–2026
10 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 4, 2024: 5, 2025: 2, 2026: 3.
- Fuel system, gasoline ×2
- Seat belts ×2
- Air bags ×1
- Electrical system ×1
- Power train ×1
- Structure ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V353000 | May 29, 2026 | Seat belts › rear/other › buckle assembly | 2026 |
| 26V199000 | March 27, 2026 | Air bags › passenger side frontal › cushion | 2026 |
| 25V864000 | December 12, 2025 | Seat belts › rear/other | 2025, 2026 |
| 25V325000 | May 30, 2025 | Visibility › rearview mirrors/devices › interior | 2024, 2025 |
| 24V207000 | March 15, 2024 | Electrical system › wiring | 2023, 2024 |
| 24V117000 | February 16, 2024 | Vehicle speed control › accelerator pedal | 2024 |
| 24V118000 | February 16, 2024 | Power train › automatic transmission › control module › software | 2023 |
| 23V878000 | December 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline › delivery › fuel pump | 2024 |
| 23V880000 | December 21, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline › delivery › fuel pump | 2023, 2024 |
| 23V178000 | March 17, 2023 | Structure › body | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own GLE. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: GLE 450 4MATIC 2026 · GLE 350 4MATIC 2026 · GLE 450 4MATIC 2025 · GLE 450E 4MATIC 2025 · GLE 350 4MATIC 2025 · GLE350 2024 · GLE 350 2024 · GLE450 2024 · GLE 450 2024 · GLE 350 4MATIC 2024 · GLE350 2023 · GLE 350 2023 · GLE450 2023 · GLE 450 2023
GLE owner complaints to NHTSA
116 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Forward collision avoidance19
- Engine18
- Power train18
- Electrical system17
- Service brakes17
- Vehicle speed control14
- Structure11
- Fuel/propulsion system7
NHTSA complaint records: GLE ICE 2026 · GLE 450 4MATIC 2025 · GLE 450E 4MATIC 2025 · GLE 350 4MATIC 2025 · GLE 580 4MATIC 2025 · GLE 2024 · GLE PHEV 2024 · GLE 450 4MATIC 2024 · Gle-Class 2023
Coverage on a GLE
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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