Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has 30 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
30
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 14, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | I keep getting coolant level low. I add coolant fluid into the tank and the warning message comes up... |
| May 24, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 experienced catastrophic internal failure while driving.... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Cooling system failure due to cracked coolant line beneath intake manifold at 57,000 miles. Part # 2... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Cylinder head is defective and needs replacing. It is at the dealer for service at the tune of $7700... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speed... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | I am writing to express serious concern regarding a potentially dangerous mechanical issue with my M... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine Cylinder Head Failure on CPO Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Vehicle Information: •Make: Mercedes-Benz... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on September 2025 and the initial diagnosis was for mixture formation (cylin... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, t... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 experienced a complete engine seizure at approximately 60,000 miles wi... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased my 2020 Mercedes GLE 350 new with only 12 miles on it. I also purchased an extended warr... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle recently experienced a cylinder head failure, confirmed by a diagnotic code P0302 (Misfi... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Hi! I just received word that my 2020 GLE350 will need a replacement cylinder head. I went to the de... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Bought a 2020 Gle 350 used with 55000 miles on it. Within 3 weeks the check engine light comes on an... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | ENGINE | At 48,000 miles the cylinder head needed replaced. This was done under warranty. At 73,000 miles t... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Turbo oil separator blocked, causing internal pressure pushing oil out of the rear main crankshaft s... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant pipe under intake manifold made of plastic leaking, could have caused engine overheating and... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Cylinder misfire at low mileage with very costly repair.. Vehicle needs cylinder head. |
| Feb 9, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle has developed problems related to the cylinder head, leading to persistent misfires, roug... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ENGINE | As many other GLE 350 owners reported on various forums, same thing happened to me. My car suddenly ... |