2025 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450E 4MATIC: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2025
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While using adaptive cruise control, the car automatically applies brake in full force eventhough there is no object in front of the car. Almost cause couple accidents where there are cars behind me. This happened multiple times in one trip (500 miles trip)”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2025
“The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Fault Detected - Please Pull-Over", was displayed before the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The blank warning light was illuminated. The hybrid battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the hybrid battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 1,100.”Owner report · Hybrid Propulsion System · Feb 2025
“EZS module and PTCU module failed and caused check engine light. Dealer was unable to read trouble codes and could only reset it. They replaced the modules. This is a safety issue for me and the dealer said I could only sell the car back, they refused to refund my full purchase of the vehicle. I lost about $14k just for owning this vehicle for 2 weeks.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2025
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“The vehicle loses power while driving and flashes "Performance Extremely Limited." We have had this happen in intersections and while getting on the highway almost causing an accident on more than one occasion. When this occurs the vehicle decelerates quickly, will not use the batter and basic functions like the air conditioning stop working.”Owner report · Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.
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Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450E 4MATIC reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450E 4MATIC. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450E 4MATIC have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior. 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.