Exterior lightingPart report
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 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.
Related recalls
- 21V509000Jul 2, 2021Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020–2021, C300 2018–2020, AMG C43 2019–2020 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11032701May 13, 2026Complaint Despite the IC message shown in these complaints, the primary low-beam function is not restricted. Complaint No. 1: Sporadic "Headlamp Inoperative" message in the…
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11031825Apr 3, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11029959Mar 9, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11029062Feb 25, 2026Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11029025Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11017206Apr 21, 2025Complaint Instrument cluster message for rear turn signal lamp despite functioning rear lamp. Fault code in N10/8 - rear signal acquisition and actuation module in the quick…
- 11015574Mar 11, 2025Complaint The message "Device detected at diagnostics connection See Owner’s Manual" appears sporadically in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster while driving…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Electrical system
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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