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vehicle
2020 / mercedes-benz / gle-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints
123 on file (2019-07-18 → 2026-07-29)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Cylinder head failure with misfireENGINE20 complaints2023-12 → 2025-12gle-2020-cylinder-head-misfire
11679991 The vehicle recently experienced a cylinder head failure, confirmed by a diagnotic code P0302 (Misfire in cylinder 2), resulting in rough idling, reduced power, and potential safety risks during opreration
11559200 The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated
11653696 Cylinder misfire at low mileage with very costly repair.. Vehicle needs cylinder head
A/C refrigerant leak with cabin water intrusionELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 complaints2023-06 → 2026-07gle-2020-ac-refrigerant-leak-water-intrusion
11696116 The air conditioning in my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV has failed due to a refrigerant (freon) leak, leaving the system unable to cool and properly defrost the windshield
11603189 There was less than 1/2 a pound of refridgerant in my vehicle. The dealership - Mercedes Benz of Boerne inspected it
11746844 Water pool in passenger side of vehicle all into carpet and glovebox area
Transmission control module and valve body failurePOWER TRAIN5 complaints2019-10 → 2026-05gle-2020-transmission-valve-body-failure
11676298 Transmission Control Module / Valve Body failure occurred at 44,000 miles
11737136 Transmission keeps going into neutral when you put into drive or reverse
11707704 After starting my vehicle and placing it into drive, a warning message appeared on the dashboard stating, “Vehicle warning Do not continue to drive,” indicating that the vehicle would be unable to move forward or in reverse
Backup camera failure after recall repairELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION4 complaints2022-02 → 2025-11gle-2020-backup-camera-recall
11554323 The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLE350. The contact stated that the Back Over Prevention camera image would display a glitchy or a blank image while in use
11455508 The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11699182 The main multimedia screen in the car has failed and is malfunctioning
11399152 I HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES I BELIEVE THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FAILED IN MY NEW CAR
11543347 The adaptive cruise on the Mercedes has a habit of harsh braking during stop and go traffic
11337538 I SET THE DISTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL TO 45 MPH. IT SUDDENLY RESET ITSELF TO 70 MPH AND STARTED TO QUICKLY ACCELERATE TO 70 MPH WHILE SHOWING THE SPEED LIMIT TO BE 70 MPH WHEN THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH
48V battery malfunction with power lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE7 complaints2020-08 → 2025-03gle-2020-48v-battery-power-loss
11352040 DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH AND '48V BATTERY MALFUNCTION' WARNING GOES OFF, ALONG WITH A YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
11476213 1. FIRST MESSAGE: 48V BATTERY MALFUNCTION 2. SECOND MESSAGE: STOP THE VEHICLE COOLANT IS NOT WORKING VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING
11603504 This is a known issue with GLE 450 48v batteries over heating and causing loss of power and all function to control the vehicle
11716779 Engine compartment heat causes wiring harness insulation to melt and Electrical shorting while driving
11732609 My vehicle was in for a normal service to have the spark plugs replaced. However I was told that the engine wiring harness had become brittle (apparently a common and reoccurring problem with my vehicle) and would likely cause misfiring after changing spark plugs
11583127 The service department called me, and said that the engine harness is brittle and if they accessed.. it could break
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/mercedes-benz/gle-class
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/mercedes-benz/gle-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
