NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Mercedes Benz GLE 400 E Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLE 400 E has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLE 400 E. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #22V680000

Reported September 12, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 161,000 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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