2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450.

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Complaints
46
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:7,671 mi
#28 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:5,500 mi
#37 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:4,237 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450.

Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,671
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,500
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,237
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~686,263 vehicles.

24V207000Electrical System:wiring
~116,020 affected

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.

24V118000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software
~105,071 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.

23V177000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
~61,450 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.

22V680000Body Structure
~161,000 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

22V365000Communication: Auto Crash Notification · Electrical System:software
~242,722 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 has 46 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 7,671 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 5,500 mi); Unintended Acceleration (7 complaints, avg 4,237 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 6,192 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 686,263 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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