2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Problems
Compared with other Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (3 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 19 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and brakes (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 167 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 15 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.
- Other or unknown3 43%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “Transmission. Transmission has very rough, jerky shifting when downshifting and upshifting. There was a bad 'jerk when downshifting from 5 to 4th gear. Dealer acknowledged the problem and provided a transmission software upgrade. The problem was somewhat alleviated but the transmission still exhibited rough shifting, both down and up shifting. More concerning occasionally, when turning a corner and coasting, sometimes the vehicle would surge ahead moderately because of shifting. Some criticism state that the brakes will grab' occasionally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11712618, filed 2026-01Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4-Matic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the heads-up display was continuously flashing and failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred two days after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a dashboard mat coating failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was an engineering failure, and only the engineers could repair the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11715209, filed 2026-02, 75 milesBrakes: “Since shortly after the vehicle's purchase, I have experienced a persistent, recurring, and unresolved defect in the vehicle's brake hydraulic system. Specifically, after the vehicle has been stationary at a traffic light or stop for a period of time with the brake pedal depressed, the brake pedal progressively sinks and travels to the floor under steady foot pressure, causing the vehicle to roll forward against my intent. This condition occurs under normal static brake application — not during active braking maneuvers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770791, filed 2026-10Mileage 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 15 and 75 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE450 4matic AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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
- 25V325000May 30, 2025Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › InteriorCovers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC 2025, GLE 450E 4MATIC 2025, GLS 450 4MATIC 2025 +4 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63…
Recall details for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC → · 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. 167 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038188Sep 26, 2026Steering. Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see…
- 11038187Sep 26, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission facelift) For…
- 11038185Sep 26, 2026Engine. Complaint Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure, stop switch off vehicle" (or similar) is shown in red on vehicles with low mileage. Cause Directional control valve may…
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Brakes. Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is…
- 11038176Sep 17, 2026Engine. Complaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various causes Remedy Perform guided test for fault code U019F with…
- 11038174Sep 15, 2026Electrical system. Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. Cause When a new station change…
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Body and structure. Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even…
- 11037987Sep 14, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load, vibrations or…
- 11037834Sep 14, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during cornering. (figure 1) On the above‑mentioned vehicles with a mileage up to 15,000 km…
- 11038224Sep 11, 2026Electrical system. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the control unit software for the front signal acquisition and actuation module (SAM-F)…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 7 | 45 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
All Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC (GLE450 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45 miles and the middle half falls between 15 and 75 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.