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Mercedes-Benz GLE 580Model year report

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
12campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid 4WD · 17 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and engine (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 345 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 9 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

Brakes: “The vehicle has e-active body control (e-abc), which has different drive modes that affect transmission shift points, steering input and suspension. The vehicle has the oe wheels and tires (cooper all-season tires). One drive mode is designated 'curve,' which controls body lean in curves. Depending on the setting, curve holds the body upright or slightly leans it into curves, like a motorcycle leaning into a curve. …”

NHTSA complaint #11394561, filed 2021-02, 10,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The transmission with the Auto Start/Stop 48v system is very clunky and not smooth at low speeds. I'm unable to park in my garage or parallel park with the Auto Start/Stop feature enabled which is by default for reduced emissions. I fear hitting pedestrians/people at crosswalks, causing damage to my house inside my garage when parking, and/or other vehicles when parallel parking because the transmission is so clunky, it causes the vehicle to surge or lurch forward very harshly in such a way that I could cause damage to another vehicle or even hit a pedestrian or person at a crosswalk. …”

NHTSA complaint #11525053, filed 2023-06

Forward collision avoidance: “The adaptive cruise on the Mercedes has a habit of harsh braking during stop and go traffic. It's not a natural braking manev8, instead it's jarring and I feel like it could cause a rear end with how jarring it is. Many other users are experiencing the same.”

NHTSA complaint #11543347, filed 2023-09

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,900 and 10,130 miles.

33%0–1067%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20202021220232
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 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 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
GLE580 4matic 4WD4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic172119$4,350

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 12 recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 → · 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. 345 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 345 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 580

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020510,00012—19—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 (GLE580 4matic, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,900 and 10,130 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.