The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
The only complaint filed mentions Body, Seats & Latches.
Complaints filed fell from 31 in 2024 to 1 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 1
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,350–$4,850
- Combined MPG
- 16–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,500–4,550 | 3,200–4,850 | 3,350–4,850 | 3,350–4,550 | 3,350–4,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–22 | 16–24 | 16–23 | 17–23 | 17–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–20 / 19–25 | 15–21 / 19–28 | 14–21 / 19–28 | 15–21 / 20–28 | 15–21 / 20–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 394–535 | 369–539 | 382–554 | 382–528 | 378–526 | |
| Complaints filed | 22 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class get?
EPA rates it 16–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
EPA estimates $3,350–$4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 410 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 9-spd | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $4,850 (high) | 554 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 9-spd | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $4,850 (high) | 554 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 9-spd | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,550 | 527 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 424 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 424 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,850 | 439 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,850 | 454 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $3,350 (low) | 382 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $3,350 (low) | 99 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.