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2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450, most often about the electrical (54% of complaints, typically around 5,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Gle 450 model year since 2000 and has 32 recalls.
Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 problems
Electrical
14 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
Driving down the highway at 70 MPH and '48v battery malfunction' warning goes off, along with a yellow check engine light. A few seconds later a 'coolant' error message pops up and a red check engine light comes on. Car looses power completely and I'm unable to accelerate at all. Call flashes a message of 'pull over…
The contact leased a 2020 Mercedes-Benz gle450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and yielding to make a right turn, the vehicle would shut off with several warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the âactive blind spot assist inoperable" and "inoperable - see ownerâs manual"…
Engine
9 complaints · 35%Driving down the highway at 70 MPH and '48v battery malfunction' warning goes off, along with a yellow check engine light. A few seconds later a 'coolant' error message pops up and a red check engine light comes on. Car looses power completely and I'm unable to accelerate at all. Call flashes a message of 'pull over…
Warning light "coolant too hot shut engine off" comes on repeatedly and this is unable to be fixed. Light comes on while vehicle is in motion. Was told by mercedes this was a faulty warning light. Yesterday this came on and my engine shut itself off while the vehicle was in motion on a busy street. I was almost hit by…
Speed control
7 complaints · 27%Driving down the highway at 70 MPH and '48v battery malfunction' warning goes off, along with a yellow check engine light. A few seconds later a 'coolant' error message pops up and a red check engine light comes on. Car looses power completely and I'm unable to accelerate at all. Call flashes a message of 'pull over…
Sudden acceleration - electrical system failures- 1) 03/21/20 complete electrical failure - all warning lights, exterior lights & brake lights stuck on, then would not start after local shopping trip-odometer 754 miles - vehicle towed to dealer - 'reprogrammed'. 2) 06/18/20 active speed control-cruise control (which…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 15%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 recalls
Electrical: wiring
Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: software
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: body
Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: interior/under dash
Risk: An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: injectors
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 8, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021110010.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gls450, gls580, gle350, gle450, amg c63, and 2021 amg gle53 vehicles. The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the LED headlights, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed august 13, 2021. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed january 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2020 c300, 2019-2020 a220, amg c43, amg c63, 2020 gle580, glb250, 2020-2021 gle450, gle350, 2021 amg gle63, and amg gle53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 4, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040024.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 amg gle 53, 2020 gle350, gle450, gle580, gls450, and gls580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Stability control: software
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp software, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021030004.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020-2021 gle450, gle350, and 2020 gls450, gle580, gls580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the electronic stability program (esp) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems."
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed july 9, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021030005.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2019 c300, e300, 2018-2020 cla250, 2020 cls450, amg e53, amg gt53, gle450, 2018 amg e63, amg gta, 2017-2020 gla250, glc300, 2019 glc350, amg glc43, 2017-2018 gle350, 2019 amg glc 43, glc350, gle400, 2017 gls450, s550, c300 cabrio, and 2018-2019 s560 vehicles. On june 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 gla250, glc300, 2018 s450, e400, and 2017 cla250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the emergency call (ecall) function.
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began march 12, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 cla-class, gla-class, gle-class, gls-class, slc-class, a-class, gt-class, c-class, e-class, s-class, cls-class, sl-class, b-class, glb-class, glc-class, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
Lights: back up lights
Risk: If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 10, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022050004.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350 and gle450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Body and structure: dashboard
Risk: In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021030003.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gls 450, gle 350, gle 450, and 2021 amg gle53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will secure the middle seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began december 18, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020110005.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz ag USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 amg gle53, amg gle63, 2020 gle580, 2020-2021 gle350 and gle450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began november 13, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle 350, gle 450, gle 580, gls 450, gls 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated mercedes-benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
Air bags: cushion
Risk: A separated windshield may reduce the effectiveness of the passenger air bag restraint system and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the windshield bonding and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began august 31, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020080014.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling one 2020 gle 450 vehicle. The windshield may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle, possibly allowing it to separate from the vehicle and affect the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Suspension: shock absorber
Risk: Premature wear of the front struts and rear shock absorbers can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front strut assemblies and rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began october 20, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020090001.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle450, gls450, and gls580 vehicles. The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear shock absorbers may leak and fail prematurely.
Air bags
Risk: Damaged wires may cause the rear side air bags to not deploy as intended. Additionally, the driver may not be warned if the second row right seat is not locked into place correctly after using the "easy entry" function. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness as necessary, and repair any wire damage, free of charge. The recall began june 4, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020050009.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle 350 and gle 450 vehicles equipped with an electrically adjustable second-row seat. The wiring harness under the seat may become pinched during seat adjustment, possibly causing damage to the wires.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: If the rear crossmember detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear crossmember, free of charge. The recall began july 17, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020060013.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350, gle450 and gls450 vehicles. The seams on the rear crossmember may have been insufficiently welded. This may allow cracks to form when towing, possibly causing the rear crossmember to detach from the vehicle.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020030019.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 cla250, cla250 4matic and cla35 amg 4matic, 2020-2021 gle350, gle350 4matic, gle450 4matic, gls450 4matic and gls580 4matic and 2021 gle53 amg coupe, gle63s amg 4matic, gls63 amg 4matic and maybach gls600 4matic vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: The headrest may not properly protect the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Mbusa will notify dealers, and mbusa will replace the third row headrests on the affected vehicle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 4, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling one 2020 gle450 4matic vehicle. The third-row seating headrests were manufactured with insufficient padding and a securing rod that may not hold the headrest in place, affecting the adjustment and operation of the headrest.
Body and structure: hinge and attachments
Risk: The detached trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and fasten the rear door window trim, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 8, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019100011.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350, gle350 4matic, gle450 4matic, gls450 4matic, and gls580 4matic vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Improperly adjusted head restraints increase the risk of injury to the third row seat passengers in the event of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealer's will provide a supplementary owner's manual booklet with the necessary information, free of charge. The recall began november 22, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019090005.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle 350 4matic and gle 450 4matic vehicles. The owner's manuals do not include information regarding the adjustment of the head restraints of the third row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 202a, "head restraints."
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: If a significant volume of water enters the driver and passenger side foot wells, it might cause corrosion and/or short circuits to the electrical components in the area, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (ecall) feature may be disabled; the vehicle may not be able to be unlocked and/or started; and the engine limp-home mode might be activated during driving. These features increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 6, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019080005.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350, gle350 4matic, gls450 4matic, and gle450 4matic vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain from the air conditioner into the passenger compartment.
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began october 18, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019090001.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350 4matic and gle450 4matic vehicles. The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
Driver assistance: radar
Risk: An impaired active brake assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began september 13, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019080008.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 c300 cabrio, c300a cabrio 4matic, c300 coupe, c300 coupe 4matic, c300, c300 4matic, c43 amg cabrio 4matic, c43 amg coupe 4matic, c43 amg 4matic, c63 amg cabrio, c63s amg cabrio, c63 amg coupe, c63s amg coupe, c63 amg, c63s amg, cls450, cls450 4matic, cls53 amg 4matic, e300, e300 4matic, e450 cabrio, e450 cabrio 4matic, e450 coupe, e450 coupe 4matic, e450 wagon 4matic, e450 4matic, e53 amg cabrio 4matic, e53 amg coupe 4matic, e53 amg 4matic, e63s amg 4matic, e63s amg wagon 4matic, s450, s450 4matic, s560 cabrio, s560 coupe 4matic, s560, s560 4matic, s560 4matic maybach, s63 amg cabrio 4matic, s63 amg coupe 4matic, s63 amg 4matic, s65 amg cabrio, s65 amg, and amg gt53 coupe 4matic vehicles, and 2020 glc300 coupe 4matic, gle350 4matic, and gle450 4matic vehicles equipped with the driver assistance package. A software error in the rad
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa has notified dealers. All affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began august 14, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019070011.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350 4matic and gle450 4matic vehicles. In the event of a crash while the temperature in the passenger cabin is very high, the passenger frontal air bag deployment may be delayed or may not completely deploy.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will seal the affected area, free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019060007.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 gle350 4matic and gle450 4matic vehicles. A welding error during production may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (14 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles); engine (9 complaints); speed control (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 have?
- 32 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 15, 2024 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz Gle 450?
- It is the most complained-about Gle 450 model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 years
- 2016
- 2020