The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE is associated with 32 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 10 reports (31% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 5.5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 14 to 20 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE belongs to the 3rd generation / m-class facelift (W166/C292) GLE platform spanning model years 2016–2019.

Key Data Findings
  • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 32 reports
  • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
  • Top Reported Defect Area: Structure & Body (10 / 31%)
  • Safety Incident Signals: 2 crash / 1 fire / 2 injury reports
  • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • EPA Efficiency: 14–20 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
14–20MPG
6 EPA certified variants (3l 6-cyl and 5.5l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
32
32 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
5
5 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 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
GLE400 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG $3,800 / yr
AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $4,000 / yr
AMG GLE43 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG $4,000 / yr
AMG GLE63 S 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG $5,050 / yr
AMG GLE63 S Coupe 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG $5,050 / yr
AMG GLE63 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG $5,450 / 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

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

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
-Class Coupe SUV 4WD
-Class Coupe SUV RWD
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Summary of 32 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
32
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Structure & Body 10 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 complaints
Seat Belts 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

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.

View all 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V854000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
NHTSA Campaign #22V955000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
NHTSA Campaign #22V365000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
View all 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →
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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.