Recall 21V071000: 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 4 other models
- Report received
- Feb 12, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 41,838vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Possible consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 35091 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 35048 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 45026 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 45015 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 5805 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 45036 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.