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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (2016–2027). The 2027 model is rated 21–23 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 73 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GLE-Class | 3 | 21–23 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 GLE-Class | 9 | 17–23 mpg | 3 | 16 | 5/5 |
| 2025 GLE-Class | 10 | 16–23 mpg | 3 | 36 | — |
| 2024 GLE-Class | 8 | 16–24 mpg | 6 | 53 | — |
| 2023 GLE-Class | 8 | 17–22 mpg | 5 | 33 | 5/5 |
| 2022 GLE-Class | 9 | 16–22 mpg | 11 | 70 | 5/5 |
| 2021 GLE-Class | 8 | 16–23 mpg | 22 | 92 | 5/5 |
| 2020 GLE-Class | 4 | 19–22 mpg | 36 | 125 | — |
| 2019 GLE-Class | 6 | 14–20 mpg | 6 | 34 | — |
| 2018 GLE-Class | 9 | 15–21 mpg | 9 | 56 | — |
| 2017 GLE-Class | 10 | 15–21 mpg | 12 | 75 | — |
| 2016 GLE-Class | 11 | 15–25 mpg | 18 | 107 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V353000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Buckle assembly, reported May 29, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V199000 — Air bags: Passenger side frontal: Cushion, reported Mar 27, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V864000 — Seat belts: Rear/other, reported Dec 12, 2025; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V325000 — Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Interior, reported May 30, 2025; model years 2024, 2025
- 24V724000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Sep 27, 2024; model years 2021, 2022
- 24V207000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Mar 15, 2024; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 24V117000 — Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal, reported Feb 16, 2024; model years 2024
- 24V118000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module: Software, reported Feb 16, 2024; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V878000 — Engine and engine cooling: Critical fasteners, reported Dec 21, 2023; model years 2024
- 23V880000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Dec 21, 2023; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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