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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.

“Around 1/24/2020, tire loss pressure to 32 PSI from 38 PSI. Tire was inflated to 38 PSI, but one week later, the tire lost pressure again. After inflation, this time it maintained the pressure a little bit longer. But on 2/21/2020, tire lost pressure again, after inflation to 38 PSI this time, the sidewall bubble appear.”

NHTSA complaint #11315337, filed 2020-02, 14,795 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the thread on three of his tires (tires unknown) were critically low and needed replaced. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V123000 (Tires). The contact had made an appointment and brought the vehicle back to the same dealer where he was informed that tires on the vehicle were not included in the recall. The dealer suggested that the tires be replaced out of pocket. …”

NHTSA complaint #11418866, filed 2021-05, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 equipped with Kenda Tires, Tire Line: Klever, Tire Size: 255/50/R19, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front passenger’s side tire had experienced a blowout. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that all four tires were in bad condition and that all four tires needed to be replaced. The front passenger’s side tire was patched, and the vehicle was towed back to the residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11542846, filed 2023-09, 35,040 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202226%
202011%
201838%

Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology