Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 (2021–2022) that have at least 5 complaints. 2021 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All AMG GLE53 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 6,000 | 8 | 346 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 16 | 11,400 | 16 | 363 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system11 27%
- Engine9 22%
- Tires5 12%
- Other or unknown5 12%
- Fuel system5 12%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.9%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 4.9%
- Steering2 4.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2022: “Tires purchased in July 2022 with car new from Mercedes of North Olmsted. I purchased winter tires in Oct & they were installed in Nov. Yokohama tires were stored in my finished basement at a nice 70degrees. When taking them to be put on they are showing signs of thread separation & dry cracking. They only have 4000 miles on them. 285-40ZR22”
NHTSA complaint #11519463, filed 2023-042021: “It is incredibly distressing to have experienced an issue that is widely reported in this database and online forums, and remains unaddressed by MBUSA. It also seems to be an entirely preventable issue that can be fixed via a software update. The issue relates to a malfunction of the 48V battery that made the vehicle inoperatable. It happened in the midst of winter and we would be been in a dire position if our family did not come to the rescue to pick us up. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealership. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology