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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is associated with 123 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 36 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 27 reports (22% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 4L 8-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 22 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE belongs to the 4th generation (V167/C167) GLE platform spanning model years 2020–2026.

Platform Architecture: 4th Generation (V167/C167) • Production Span: 2020–2026 • Platform Code: MHA • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2020–2023) / Facelift (2024–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 123 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 36 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (27 / 22%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–22 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
GLE350 4matic 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
GLE350 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
GLE450 4matic Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
GLE580 4matic Hybrid 4L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Summary of 123 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
123
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 27 complaints
Electrical System 11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V207000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
NHTSA Campaign #24V118000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA Campaign #23V177000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE

How many safety recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE have?

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is associated with 36 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

NHTSA records list 123 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 27 filings (22% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE range from 19 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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