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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53Model year report

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,400miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
16campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid 4WD · 18 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,400 miles. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 363 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 recall campaigns covering the interior/under dash and 180 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11446422, filed 2022-01

Engine: “2021 MB GLE 53 AMG Coupe. Less than 7500 miles. Car wont start throws a red error saying see the operators manual. This is the second time in 5 months this has happened and is extremely frustrating given MB is fully aware of the issue. They say it is related to software but I just had my car at the dealer for another issue and all software was updated. This is a design flaw that MB needs to fix before someone dies. The issue can happen at any time, I have just been lucky enough that both times it was parked in my garage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11492402, filed 2022-11

Other or unknown: “When vehicle is driven 70 mph and above the drive side of vehicle is making a whilst noise by ear of the driver, that is coming into the car. The gas cap door is not sitting flush with the body of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11512252, filed 2023-03

Fuel system: “Vehicle unexpectedly lost power on a major highway. Limped into a service station, called for a tow truck. Several days later vehicle was repaired with a bill of $2800. Four weeks later, while driving, check engine light comes on. Contact dealership that completed repairs, brought car in. Now it’s the 48V Hybrid battery needs to be replaced, $4000. Based on some cursory research, this is a known problem in these cars. Mercedes Benz needs to be held accountable. The car was purchased brand new three years ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11622517, filed 2024-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,800 and 18,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic182219$4,350
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic182320$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 16 recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 363 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 363 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022136,0008—19—Not enough data
20211611,40016—20—Stable

All Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 (AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,400 miles and the middle half falls between 4,800 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.