2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,994miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,994 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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable. The message Active parking Assist and Parktronic inoperative - See Operator's Manual was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown wiring harness had experienced an electrical short due to water entry underneath the floorboard. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available for the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607283, filed 2024-08, 26,994 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the over-the-air software update was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the software update was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11451827, filed 2022-02Related recalls
- 22V232000Apr 8, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020, E 450 2019–2021, C300 2019–2021 +27 more
Related service bulletins
- 11032699May 12, 2026Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5…
- 11027904Jan 30, 2026Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5…
- 11015813Mar 18, 2025Complaint MBUX headunit display with red text box "System Inoperative". ONLY for vehicles with SA code (549+21U) or (549+U19). Cause Under analysis. Remedy For chassis 118, 167…
- 11014608Feb 24, 2025Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
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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