2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message Front Left Malfunction. Service Required was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic informed the contact that the front driver's side air bag might fail to deploy during a crash, and that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and charged a fee for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587194, filed 2024-05, 46,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
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.
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