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NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on file for the 2025 GLE-Class, and the electrical system is the most named group[1][2]. The model year also has 3 recalls, which cover a passenger air bag, a rear seat belt and a mirror mount[3][4][5][6].

32owner complaints[1]
3recalls[3]
16–23MPG combined (EPA)[7]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA[1]. One mentions a crash, 3 mention a fire, 3 mention injuries and none mention deaths[1]. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Component group Complaints
Electrical system[2] 8
Unknown or other[8] 7
Engine[9] 7
Structure[10] 4
Power train[11] 4
Seat belts[12] 4
Brakes[13] 3
Forward collision avoidance[14] 3

In the complaint texts we read, owners describe a few patterns.

The 3 fires in the electrical and seat belt groups look like the same reports counted twice, because the model year has 3 fires in total[1][2][12]. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year[3]. Newest first:

You can check a specific car by VIN on NHTSA.gov for the air bag and rear seat belt recalls[4][5].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings vary a lot by engine. All the gas versions in the table use premium fuel.

Version City / Highway / Combined MPG Annual fuel cost
GLE350, rear-wheel drive, 2.0L 4-cyl[7] 21 / 28 / 23 $3,550
GLE350 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl[15] 19 / 26 / 22 $3,750
GLE450 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl[16] 19 / 25 / 21 $3,900
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus, 3.0L 6-cyl[17] 18 / 23 / 20 $4,100
GLE580 4matic, 4.0L 8-cyl[18] 15 / 20 / 17 $4,850
AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus, 4.0L 8-cyl[19] 14 / 19 / 16 $5,150

The GLE450e 4matic, which uses premium fuel and electricity, is rated 23 MPGe combined with 450 miles of range[20]. Annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Engine and size

EPA lists these horsepower ratings for the 2025 GLE-Class:

For size, the GLE 350 4MATIC 4DR SUV measures 194 in long, 80 in wide and 71 in tall, with a 118 in wheelbase and a curb weight of 5,038 lb[24]. These are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

How 2025 compares with other years

2016: 61 complaints, 11 recalls20162017: 62 complaints, 10 recalls20172018: 42 complaints, 9 recalls20182019: 2 complaints, 5 recalls20192020: 93 complaints, 28 recalls20202021: 59 complaints, 17 recalls20212022: 43 complaints, 9 recalls20222023: 17 complaints, 3 recalls20232024: 24 complaints, 6 recalls20242025: 32 complaints, 3 recalls3220252026: 15 complaints, 3 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each GLE-Class model year. The 2025 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20166111
20176210
2018429
201925
20209328
20215917
2022439
2023173
2024246
2025323
2026153

NHTSA shows 32 complaints and 3 recalls for 2025[3]. Complaints are higher in 2016 (61[3]), 2017 (62[3]), 2018 (42[3]), 2020 (93[3]), 2021 (59[3]) and 2022 (43[3]). They are lower in 2019 (2[3]), 2023 (17[3]), 2024 (24[3]) and 2026 (15[3]). For recalls, 2025 ties 2023 and 2026 at 3, the lowest among 2016 through 2026[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat this as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2025 GLE-Class?

The complaint count of 32 is middle of the road for this model across years[1][3]. Owners describe reduced-power warnings, stalling and sunroof glass breaking in the texts we read, so ask about those on any car you look at[9][10]. Check with the VIN on NHTSA.gov whether these recalls apply to the car and were done[4][5][6]. Fuel cost depends heavily on the engine, from $3,550 to $5,150 a year in EPA estimates[7][19]. Our data has nothing on reliability scores, safety ratings or towing, so check those elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Electrical system is the most named group with 8 of 32 NHTSA complaints, followed by unknown or other and engine with 7 each[1][2][8][9].
Does the 2025 GLE-Class have any recalls?
Yes, 3: passenger air bag (26V199), center rear seat belt (25V864) and rearview mirror and camera (25V325)[4][5][6].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 GLE-Class?
EPA combined ratings run from 16 MPG for the AMG GLE63 S to 23 MPG for the rear-wheel-drive GLE350[19][7].
How much horsepower does the 2025 GLE-Class have?
EPA lists 248 to 255 hp for the 2.0L, 375 hp for the 3.0L and 510 hp for the 4.0L[21][22][23].
Is 2025 a better year than other GLE-Class years?
It has fewer complaints than 2016 to 2018 and 2020 to 2022, but more than 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2026[3].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 8 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. Recall 26V199, filed March 27, 2026: Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion. NHTSA recall database
  5. Recall 25V864, filed December 12, 2025: Seat Belts › Rear / Other. NHTSA recall database
  6. Recall 25V325, filed May 30, 2025: Visibility › Rearview Mirrors / Devices › Interior. NHTSA recall database
  7. EPA rating for GLE350, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. 7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 7 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 4 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 4 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 4 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. EPA rating for GLE350 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for GLE450 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for AMG GLE53 4matic Plus, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for GLE580 4matic, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for GLE450e 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Premium and Electricity: 23 MPGe combined, 450 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 248 to 255 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 375 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class with 4.0L 8-cylinder: rated 510 hp. www.epa.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GLE 350 4MATIC 4DR SUV: length 194 in, width 80 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 118 in, curb weight 5,038 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.