The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 4L 8-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 23 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE belongs to the 4th generation (V167/C167) GLE platform spanning model years 2020–2026.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 17–23 MPG (9 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
17–23MPG
9 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 4L 8-Cyl hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
GLE350 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
GLE450 4matic Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
GLE450 4matic (coupe) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
GLE580 4matic Hybrid 4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Hybrid 4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe Hybrid 4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / 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 2026 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
COUPE SUV N/A AWD —
PHEV SUV PHEV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE.

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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.