Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 72 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2016–2025 (10) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | gle-2025-hybrid-turtle-mode-power-loss | Hybrid powertrain power loss / turtle mode activation | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2024-10 → 2026-04 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-adas-phantom-braking | Automatic emergency braking and ADAS phantom activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, STEERING | 3 | 2025-02 → 2026-06 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-engine-stall-electrical-failure | Engine stall and electrical system failure while driving | SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2025-09 → 2026-02 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-sunroof-spontaneous-breakage | Panoramic sunroof spontaneous breakage | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 2024-12 → 2026-06 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-transmission-rough-shifting | Transmission rough and jerky shifting | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2025-07 → 2026-02 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-steering-wheel-hands-detection | Steering wheel hands-detection false warnings and emergency stop | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, STEERING | 1 | 2026-06 → 2026-06 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-coolant-system-failure | Coolant system failure at low mileage | ENGINE | 2 | 2025-04 → 2026-01 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | gle-2025-suspension-lateral-skip | Suspension lateral skip on rough road surfaces at highway speed | SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 2026-07 → 2026-07 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-hybrid-performance-limited | GLE450e hybrid "performance extremely limited" / turtle mode | ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2023-12 → 2026-03 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-adas-phantom-braking | Unexpected automatic braking / forward collision system activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2024-09 → 2026-08 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-roof-glass-shattering | Panoramic sunroof and roof glass panel spontaneous shattering | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 7 | 2023-09 → 2026-07 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-digital-cluster-blackout | Digital instrument cluster / display screen blackout while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2025-10 → 2026-07 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-windshield-wiper-failure | Windshield wiper arm collision, breakage, and design defect | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 3 | 2024-02 → 2026-07 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-electrical-system-faults | Electrical system faults including auto-lock, battery drain, and power failures | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2025-07 → 2026-05 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | gle-2024-suspension-tire-wear | Suspension and abnormal front tire wear | WHEELS, SUSPENSION | 2 | 2026-05 → 2026-07 | 46 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-transmission-neutral-park-movement | Transmission shifting to neutral or movement in Park | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2023-03 → 2026-03 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-aeb-forward-collision-failure | Automatic Emergency Braking and forward collision warning failure | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2022-12 → 2024-02 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-adaptive-cruise-unintended-braking | Adaptive cruise control unintended hard braking | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2025-09 → 2025-12 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-fuel-system-recall-23v880000 | Fuel system recall 23V880000 parts unavailability and recurrence | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE | 3 | 2024-05 → 2024-09 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-electrical-battery-power-loss | 12V and 48V battery warnings and power loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2023-06 → 2024-05 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-panoramic-roof-glass-shattering | Panoramic roof and sunroof glass shattering | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 2024-12 → 2025-12 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | gle-2023-windshield-supply-shortage | OEM windshield replacement parts supply shortage | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2024-11 → 2024-12 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-cylinder-head-engine-failure | Cylinder head failure with loss of power | ENGINE | 10 | 2023-01 → 2026-07 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-panoramic-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof and roof glass spontaneous shattering | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 7 | 2022-12 → 2026-07 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-fuel-pump-recall-parts-unavailable | Fuel pump recall repair parts unavailability | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | 2023-08 → 2024-09 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-48v-system-shutdown | 48-volt system malfunction with vehicle shutdown | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 4 | 2022-09 → 2025-01 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-adas-system-inoperative | ADAS system alerts and unintended deceleration | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | 2022-10 → 2026-07 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-tire-premature-wear | Premature tire tread wear on OEM tires | TIRES | 6 | 2022-11 → 2024-04 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | gle-2022-right-headlamp-moisture-signal | Headlamp moisture intrusion and turn signal failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 2026-08 → 2026-08 | 68 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | gle-2021-m264-engine-cylinder-head-failure | M264 engine cylinder head and valve seat failure | ENGINE | 20 | 2021-10 → 2026-08 | 88 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | gle-2021-48v-battery-system-failure | 48V battery system malfunction and loss of propulsion | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 16 | 2020-12 → 2026-04 | 88 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | gle-2021-adas-loss-of-acceleration | ADAS system faults with sudden loss of acceleration | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 5 | 2023-08 → 2026-06 | 88 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | gle-2021-mbux-infotainment-screen-blackout | MBUX infotainment screen blackout and backup camera loss | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | 2022-01 → 2026-07 | 88 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | gle-2021-vehicle-fire-engine-compartment | Vehicle fire originating in engine compartment | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 3 | 2024-04 → 2026-02 | 88 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | gle-2021-sunroof-glass-fracture | Sunroof glass spontaneous fracture | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | 2021-09 → 2025-02 | 88 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-cylinder-head-misfire | Cylinder head failure with misfire | ENGINE | 20 | 2023-12 → 2025-12 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-ac-refrigerant-leak-water-intrusion | A/C refrigerant leak with cabin water intrusion | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 2023-06 → 2026-07 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-transmission-valve-body-failure | Transmission control module and valve body failure | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2019-10 → 2026-05 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-backup-camera-recall | Backup camera failure after recall repair | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 2022-02 → 2025-11 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-adas-malfunction | Driver-assistance system malfunction | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 11 | 2020-01 → 2025-03 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-48v-battery-power-loss | 48V battery malfunction with power loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE | 7 | 2020-08 → 2025-03 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | gle-2020-engine-wiring-harness | Engine wiring harness insulation failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 4 | 2024-04 → 2026-04 | 123 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-roof-panel-detachment | Roof glass panel detachment while driving | STRUCTURE | 7 | 2023-08 → 2026-06 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-sunroof-glass-shattering | Panoramic sunroof glass shattering | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2022-08 → 2026-03 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-oil-pump-solenoid | Engine oil pump control solenoid failure | ENGINE | 2 | 2025-06 → 2026-04 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-acceleration-hesitation | Hesitation and noise on acceleration | POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2021-03 → 2023-10 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-fuel-pump-stalling | Fuel pump failure with loss of motive power | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | 2023-10 → 2024-02 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-headlight-illumination | Halogen headlight illumination shortfall at night | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 2020-02 → 2020-05 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2019 | gle-class-2019-sim-card-recall-repair | SIM card communication module recall repair delays | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION | 3 | 2022-07 → 2022-12 | 32 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-gear-shift-failure | Transmission failure to shift between P, R, N and D | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2022-09 → 2025-06 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-fuel-pump-water-intrusion | Water intrusion causing fuel pump control unit failure | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 | 2023-01 → 2025-09 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration from a stop | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2018-05 → 2026-03 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-mbrace-sos-shutdown | Deactivation of mbrace SOS and crash notification | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2025-08 → 2026-05 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-sunroof-failures | Sunroof shattering, detachment, and water leaks | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2019-02 → 2025-07 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-dim-low-beams | Dim low-beam headlight output at night | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2018-11 → 2026-05 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-backup-camera-failure | Backup camera display failure in reverse | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | 2025-01 → 2026-06 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2018 | gle-class-2018-steering-control-loss | Steering control loss and unintended swerving | STEERING | 4 | 2018-05 → 2024-04 | 56 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-headlight-illumination | Insufficient low-beam headlight illumination at night | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | 2017-05 → 2024-03 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-transmission-shifting | Transmission gear engagement and shifting faults | POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2018-10 → 2025-03 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof glass sudden shattering | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 2018-03 → 2025-11 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration from low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2018-09 → 2026-02 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-power-steering-failure | Electric power steering failure with warning message | STEERING | 4 | 2022-11 → 2024-02 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-water-fuel-pump-stall | Water intrusion fuel pump failure and engine stall | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2023-03 → 2024-06 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-ecall-recall-delay | eCall communication system recall remedy delay | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION | 6 | 2021-03 → 2026-01 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2017 | gle-class-2017-engine-power-loss | Engine power loss while driving | ENGINE | 3 | 2018-07 → 2025-03 | 73 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 2017-12 → 2020-10 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-unintended-neutral-shift | Unintended shift to neutral or park while driving | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2016-11 → 2024-10 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-dim-headlights | Dim headlights impairing night visibility | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2018-10 → 2021-03 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-fuel-injector-fire | Fuel injector leak igniting engine fire | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2025-02 → 2026-04 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-water-intrusion-fuel-pump | Water intrusion causing fuel pump failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 2018-10 → 2024-06 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-power-steering-failure | Power steering assist failure | STEERING | 13 | 2017-07 → 2025-03 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | gle-2016-brake-failure | Service brake failure or ABS malfunction | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2020-01 → 2025-08 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/gle-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_gle_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/gle-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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