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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICModel year report

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and forward collision avoidance (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 35 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

Engine: “My car has only 28,392 miles on it, but the yellow check engine light recently came on due to a faulty oil pump solenoid. I took it back to the dealership, and the repair cost was a staggering $7,000; they told me this is a common issue with this Mercedes engine. If this fails to function, engine noise will increase while driving and fuel consumption will rise; there may also be other unknown risks. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745528, filed 2026-06

Electrical system: “​1. The Factory Assembly Defect ​During production of the 2020–2021 GLE and GLS line (V167 platform), Mercedes-Benz factory assembly workers improperly secured or seated the air conditioning evaporator condensation drain hoses. Because condensation water could not drain out underneath the vehicle, it emptied inside the vehicle—pooling silently underneath the heavy soundproofing foam, carpeting, and floor pans. ​2. …”

NHTSA complaint #11768715, filed 2026-10

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20268
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 GLE 350 4MATIC 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
GLE350 4matic 4WD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic192622$3,750

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 79 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20265—3—22—Too new
2025108001—22—Too new
20241432,3001—23—Too new
2022686,8820522—Not enough data
20218—0—22—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (GLE350 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.