2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 has 2 complaints and 155 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report sudden engine shutdowns accompanied by a "48 volt malfunction" warning message. Both complaints describe the engine shutting down at highway speeds without warning, causing deceleration and safety concerns.
Common Issues
- Engine shutdown. The engine abruptly turns off while driving at highway speeds, triggering a "48 volt malfunction" warning and unexpected vehicle deceleration.
The vehicle has many recalls covering a wide range of systems including powertrain, electrical wiring, fuel system, structural components, and safety equipment. Most address risks of engine stalling, fires, or crash hazards.
Recalls
- Transmission control module software (24V118000). Affects 105,071 vehicles with a defect causing the transmission to fail to downshift, which can stall the engine and increase crash risk. Dealers update software free of charge. Owner notification began March 29, 2024.
- 48-Volt ground connection wiring (24V207000). Impacts 116,020 vehicles where improper securing under the passenger seat causes overheating and fire risk. Dealers inspect and tighten connections at no charge. Owner letters mailed May 3, 2024. Do not drive or park outside advisories are not issued.
- Front acceleration sensor wiring (24V724000). In 10,655 vehicles, incorrect routing may prevent front airbags from deploying properly, heightening injury risk. Dealers inspect and reroute wiring for free. Owner notifications began November 1, 2024.
- 12-Volt ground connection under driver seat (23V835000). Applies to 164 vehicles where loose connections risk overheating and fire. Dealers secure connections free of charge. Owner letters mailed January 26, 2024.
- Fuel pump shutdown (23V880000). Affects 79,676 vehicles where fuel pump shutdown causes loss of drive power and crash risk. Dealers replace fuel pumps at no cost. Owner notification started June 28, 2024.
- Rear door window trim bars detaching (23V178000). Impacts 70,225 vehicles with trim bars that may detach while driving, creating road hazards and crash risk. Dealers inspect and secure trim bars for free. Owner letters mailed May 5, 2023.
- Fuel pump failure (23V445000). Impacts 143,551 vehicles where the fuel pump may fail causing loss of drive power and crash risk. Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owners notified starting June 14, 2024.
- Communication module software (22V365000). Affects 242,722 vehicles where SIM card software errors disable emergency call systems, delaying emergency response. Software updates are provided Over-the-Air or via dealer free of charge. Notifications began July 8, 2022.
- Steering coupling locking screw loosening (22V936000). Applies to 69 vehicles where the screw may detach causing loss of steering control and crash risk. Dealers replace the screw free of charge. Owners notified January 27, 2023.
- 48V ground cable under passenger seat (22V231000). Impacts 21,306 vehicles where a loose ground cable bolt may overheat the electrical cable increasing fire risk. Dealers tighten the bolt at no charge. Owners notified July 8, 2022.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to engine shutdowns, electrical system malfunctions, or unresolved recall issues may have legal rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help evaluate potential claims.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 Summary
2022
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
950459
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
10655 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
116020 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
105071 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
79676 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
164 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
70225 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
143551 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
242722 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
21306 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
161000 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
69 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
ID: 2057809ENGINE
My wife was driving on [XXX] going ~70mph. Without warning the engine shut down and the vehicle decelerated. A message popped up saying “48 volt malfunction”. A google search indicated the car should not be driven as it could result in a fire. Note the Mercedes dealer in Centerville Ohio completed recall campaign: 2024040002 in May, 2024. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450
ID: 2057808ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My wife was driving on [XXX] going ~70mph. Without warning the engine shut down and the vehicle decelerated. A message popped up saying “48 volt malfunction”. A google search indicated the car should not be driven as it could result in a fire. Note the Mercedes dealer in Centerville Ohio completed recall campaign: 2024040002 in May, 2024. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)