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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350Model year report

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 years

Typical for this model

53/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,800miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 8 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine (7) and fuel system (7). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 90% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 335 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 53 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Air bags (1), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Brakes (1), Exterior lighting (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “As I was Driving on and heard loud popping sound above me, when pulled over and investigate saw that the glass between the windshield and Panasonic roof had spontaneously cracked all the way across ( they were no othervehicles within the distance for it to an outside object hitting it). Plus I saw nor heard anything coming in contact with the vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11532823, filed 2023-07

Engine: “While driving on the HWY the vehicle started to loose acceleration and make some strange noises. When I tried to give it gas I heard a loud pop and smoke starting coming out of the hood of the car and the exhaust.The car shut off in the middle of the hwy. With the moment left I got the car over 3 lanes to the shoulder. There were two of in the car that were at risk if this failure would have caused an accident. When I heard the car making noise and before the loud pop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11619864, filed 2024-10

Fuel system: “When I got gas the estimated range indicated 308 Miles. We traveled approximately 134 Miles the estimated range was at 86 Miles it was dropping rapidly but average miles indicated 26.5 MPG. The next day we added fuel again and we were at 382 Miles. Then we drove 70 miles and the fuel indicator was showing that our range only decreased 15 Miles. During the trip the range increased multiple times and between the two days we traveled we did not know how much fuel was left in the car. The first trip it showed that we burned half a tank and the second day it showed we hardly burned any gas. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710490, filed 2026-01

Electrical system: “For approximately two years, I reported recurring moisture/condensation inside the RIGHT headlamp assembly of my 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 to Mercedes-Benz. I was repeatedly advised that the condensation was normal. The condition progressively worsened. The vehicle is now displaying headlamp warning messages and the RIGHT TURN SIGNAL associated with the affected headlamp is no longer functioning. I am also receiving repeated warning messages related to the headlamp/turn-signal malfunction. …”

NHTSA complaint #11756224, filed 2026-08

Mileage when problems were reported

90% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,731 and 12,243 miles.

50%0–1040%10–250%25–5010%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202320242025132026
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GLE-Class · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 15.5% risk
GLE-Class · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 RWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic192722$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

See all 7 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 → · 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. 335 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 335 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024712,0003—24—Too new
2023158,0003522—Too new
2022358,800752253 · TypicalRising
20214849,12214—2246 · TypicalRising
20209122,00027—2283 · MoreRising
20184020,0047—2038 · TypicalStable
20176220,1777—2056 · TypicalRising
20165359,8319—2037 · TypicalRising

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 8 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine with 7.

Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (GLE350, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,800 miles and the middle half falls between 2,731 and 12,243 miles; 90% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.