2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recalls: 23 NHTSA safety recall campaigns

As of : NHTSA lists 23 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450; the most recent was reported on Mar 15, 2024 (campaign 24V207000). This list is by model year, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Components named include Electrical System and Structure.

Check your VIN. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year. It cannot tell you whether your own vehicle is affected or whether its recall repair is done. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official NHTSA recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls).

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Extended data

All campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

NHTSA campaignReported to NHTSAComponent (NHTSA)ManufacturerUnits potentially affected (whole campaign, all models)
24V207000Mar 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGMercedes-Benz USA, LLC116,020
24V118000Feb 16, 2024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREMercedes-Benz USA, LLC105,071
23V177000Mar 17, 2023VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMMercedes-Benz USA, LLC61,450
22V680000Sep 12, 2022STRUCTURE:BODYMercedes-Benz USA, LLC161,000
22V365000May 20, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREMercedes-Benz USA, LLC242,722
22V232000Apr 8, 2022BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONMercedes-Benz USA, LLC126,443
22V231000Apr 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASHMercedes-Benz USA, LLC21,306
21V961000Dec 13, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILMercedes-Benz USA, LLC139
21V818000Oct 18, 2021SEATSMercedes-Benz USA, LLC27
21V509000Jul 2, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSMercedes-Benz USA, LLC1,467
21V354000May 14, 2021BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC343,191
21V288000Apr 23, 2021EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERMercedes-Benz USA, LLC6,331
21V072000Feb 12, 2021COMMUNICATIONMercedes-Benz USA, LLC67
21V071000Feb 12, 2021ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREMercedes-Benz USA, LLC41,838
21V058000Feb 5, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREMercedes-Benz USA, LLC1,292,258
21V057000Feb 5, 2021STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARDMercedes-Benz USA, LLC8
20V626000Oct 9, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.12,799
20V329000Jun 5, 2020SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.38
20V172000Mar 20, 2020STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.224
20V089000Feb 14, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.2,101
19V709000Oct 4, 2019STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.13,799
19V587000Aug 12, 2019EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.18,392
19V540000Jul 19, 2019FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADARMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.1,957

By component area

Component areaCampaigns
Electrical System6
Structure4
Back Over Prevention2
Equipment2
Power Train1
Visibility1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seats1
Exterior Lighting1
Communication1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Suspension1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

By year reported

Year reportedCampaigns
20193
20204
20219
20224
20231
20242

How the figures are counted: each NHTSA campaign number is counted once for this exact make, model and model year as returned by the NHTSA recalls API; a campaign that covers several models is counted once on each model's page. “Units potentially affected” is the manufacturer-reported figure for the whole campaign, not for this model year alone.

Worked example: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450: 23 campaigns = 24V207000, 24V118000, 23V177000 and 20 more.

Official campaign summaries

Campaign 24V207000 · reported Mar 15, 2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.

Campaign 24V118000 · reported Feb 16, 2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 23V177000 · reported Mar 17, 2023

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.

Campaign 22V680000 · reported Sep 12, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: STRUCTURE:BODY · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

Campaign 22V365000 · reported May 20, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

Campaign 22V232000 · reported Apr 8, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Campaign 22V231000 · reported Apr 8, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

Campaign 21V961000 · reported Dec 13, 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

Showing NHTSA's text for the 8 most recent of 23 campaigns. All 23 are in the table above; read any of them in full at NHTSA.

Frequently asked questions

How many safety recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have?

NHTSA's recall data lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The most recent was reported on Mar 15, 2024 (campaign 24V207000); the earliest listed was reported on Jul 19, 2019 (campaign 19V540000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.

What was the most recent recall for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450?

Campaign 24V207000, reported to NHTSA on Mar 15, 2024 by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.

Does this list tell me whether my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has an open recall?

No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 are named in its recalls?

The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Electrical System (6 campaigns); Structure (4 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (2 campaigns); Equipment (2 campaigns); Power Train (1 campaign); Visibility (1 campaign); Fuel System, Gasoline (1 campaign); Seats (1 campaign); Exterior Lighting (1 campaign); Communication (1 campaign); Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1 campaign); Suspension (1 campaign); Forward Collision Avoidance (1 campaign).

Where does the information on this page come from?

From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.