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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450Model year report

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,262miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
17campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid 4WD · 21 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (7) and other or unknown (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,262 miles. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 376 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 7 recall campaigns covering the interior/under dash and 180 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 18 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The 48v battery after driving new vehicle only 230 miles goes dead. The auto will not start and cannot be jump started. Result is being stranded roadside. Required a tow. Mercedes says dead battery (brand new) needs to be replaced. Battery went dead on december 10. Dealer tells me no batteries are available in the us. A battery is promised for delivery from germany on or about january 11, 2021.”

NHTSA complaint #11384271, filed 2020-12, 230 miles

Engine: “I was driving at full speed on the interstate (75mph) when the vehicle died completely. I had only seconds to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. There was no indication of a service issue with the vehicle prior to this incident. The car is/was approximately 2 weeks old, with about 500 miles of usage. Vehicle would not restart so I could attempt to get to a safer location.”

NHTSA complaint #11432776, filed 2021-09

Other or unknown: “1. Failed component/system. Primary issue is stalling under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is available for inspection. It is a 2024 Porsche Panamera. It is currently with the dealership at Chantilly. 2. The vehicle stalls while I was crossing a highway potentially leading to a collision. The second time it stalled my daughter was in the vehicle, which could have put her in danger and others on the roadway. 3. The dealership could not replicate the issue 4. …”

NHTSA complaint #11634734, filed 2025-01

Transmission and drivetrain: “Was driving down a 2 lane road at about 55 MPH, and a warning light message appeared on the dash and said battery no longer charging then another message that said coolant overheating vehicle shutting down appeared. And the car would no longer accelerate. So I had to pull over on a busy 2 lane road and turn off my car and turn it back on, and then the car was working normally again. This could have been very bad if it was on a multi-lane highway. My safety was put at risk. …”

NHTSA complaint #11459441, filed 2022-04

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 13,525 miles.

50%0–1025%10–250%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,262 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20202021520222023202420252026
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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
GLE450 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic212623$3,550

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 17 recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 → · 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. 376 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 376 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024101,7794———Too new
2023720,00045——Too new
2022148,600115——Not enough data
2021158,26217—23—Falling
2020265,95032—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20162530,00111—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 7.

Has the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (GLE450 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,262 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 13,525 miles; 75% 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.