2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC recalls and problems

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC has 3 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2026 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 GLE 350 4MATIC model years — 5th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

3recalls

6complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Seat Belts

May 29, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V353000 · 203 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (mbusa) is recalling certain 2026 amg gls 63 4MATIC+, amg gle 63 s 4MATIC+ coupe, amg gle 63 s 4MATIC+, amg gle 53 4MATIC+ coupe, amg gle 53 4MATIC+, gle 450 4MATIC coupe, gle 350 4MATIC, maybach gls 600 4MATIC, gls 580 4MATIC, gls 450 4MATIC, gle 580 4MATIC, gle 450E 4MATIC, gle 450 4MATIC, and gle 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts May not be tightened properly.

Original NHTSA wording

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.

Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.

Air Bags

Mar 27, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V199000 · 932 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

Seat Belts

Dec 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V864000 · 82 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, the latest from May 29, 2026 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (2), air bags (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.