2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 41%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,877miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 41% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,877 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Panaramic glass roof exploded while traveling on highway sending glass all over the car and highway. Sounded like a gun shot right above my head. Fortunately the sunshade was closed at the time and I was able to safely exit the highway to clean up the mess and no one was injured but it could have been very dangerous!”
NHTSA complaint #11724315, filed 2026-03“My safety and others safety was put at risk when I was driving on the freeway. The front glass panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof detached from the vehicle. It sounded as if the entire sunroof shattered and something crashed into the vehicle causing myself to swerve, duck for cover and nearly crash into the median causing a near accident with my passenger as a witness. The car directly behind me was noted to swerve almost hit the median following the noise. In the moment I had no idea what happened until I had to pull off the freeway to assess what happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666196, filed 2025-06“The glass panel between the windshield and sunroof became detached wile driving on the highway appears to be a factory defect where that the adhesive used failed and allowed this to fall off . This narrowly missed a vehicle behind me avoiding a catastrophic accident. This should be replaced and recalled by the Dealer . Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11603105, filed 2024-07“Body panel above windshield that is attached with adhesive had an adhesive failure and broke in half while driving. My insurance company concluded that it was not impact related, and that it was caused by an adhesive failure. This is a known issue, but no recalls were issued for the 2019 GLE model. Documentation available upon request.”
NHTSA complaint #11541220, filed 2023-08“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the roof. While looking in the rear-view mirror, the contact saw a dislodged trim piece striking a vehicle behind. After stopping to inspect the vehicle the contact discovered that the plastic front roof panel trim piece had detached from the vehicle. No further info was available regarding the second vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744175, filed 2026-06, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V854000Dec 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2017–2019, CLA250 2014–2019, C300 2015–2020 +19 more
- 21V197000Mar 19, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2017–2019, AMG S63 2014–2020, CLA250 2014–2019 +19 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11015566Mar 11, 2025Complaint Paint damage on door paneling in area of door handle (see picture 1). Cause Possible tolerance complaint regarding the door handle Remedy 1. Paint the affected area of…
- 11013192Jan 24, 2025Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap…
- 11013185Jan 24, 2025Complaint Paint damage on door paneling in area of door handle (see picture 1). Cause Alignment of door handle bearing bracket is not correct. Remedy 1. Paint the affected area…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10237252May 25, 2023Complaint Cracking and creaking noise from area of roof frame, C-pillar (inner) when driving on rough terrain. Cause Sheet metal sections in the area of the roof frame, C-pillar…
- 10222475Sep 12, 2022Complaint Metallic noises from area of instrument panel Cause Due to a possible drop in torque at the screw connection of the NVH struts in the engine compartment (see picture in…
- 10205835Sep 16, 2021Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology