Model year guide

2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 68 on record.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 recalls 4

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #24V207000 · manufacturer #2024040002 · 15/03/2024

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.

Fix: 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #24V118000 · 16/02/2024

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V880000 · 21/12/2023

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA cust…

Structure:body NHTSA Campaign #23V178000 · manufacturer #2023040011 · 17/03/2023

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 vehicles on record

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2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 get?

The 2023 Mercedes-benz GLE 450 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (20 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.