2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, he observed a fuel odor inside the garage. The Fire Department was called and aired out the garage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump delivery module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2024
“Around once a week, while utilizing the car in comfort mode, the car will appear to kick into neutral when stopped at a traffic light. When it's time to accelerate, despite indicating it's in drive, the car will not move as if it's in neutral. The car must then be shifted into drive again to be able to move.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2023
“vehicle shifts in to neutral while driving causing loss of control...had to pull over and restart the vehicle to get it back into the drive mode...it has done this twice.....last week the most severe ...very dangerous on a crowded highway”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2023
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“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V178000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was notified, and the contact was initially given an appointment that was later rescheduled. The contact was then informed by the dealer that despite being provided an appointment, parts were still not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
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Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.