Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 Recalls

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 has 16 recalls covering 2020–2023 model years, with the most serious being a loose 48-volt ground connection under the front passenger seat on 2020–2023 vehicles that can overheat and start a fire.

The fuel pump is a recurring concern across the production run. On 2021 models, the pump can shut down without warning, cutting drive power while the vehicle is moving. The same failure affects 2022–2023 models through a separate filing, with the same result: sudden loss of power in traffic.

The 2020 model year carries the densest cluster of issues. Incorrectly installed air conditioner drain hoses can allow water to pool in the front foot wells, where it can corrode wiring or cause electrical short circuits and fire. On 2020 vehicles equipped with the optional illuminated front grille star, a wiring fault can disable the electric power steering, windshield wipers, or left headlight. The electronic stability control software on 2020 models can apply unexpected torque to a front wheel during hard evasive maneuvers, pulling the vehicle sideways. The middle rear seatbelt buckle on 5-passenger 2020 models can fall into the gap beneath the seat cushion and become unreachable, leaving that seating position without a functioning restraint. LED headlights on 2020 vehicles may have been set to an incorrect angle during a prior repair, reducing forward visibility at night. The emergency crash notification system on 2020–2021 models can fail or send responders to the wrong location after a collision.

The 2021 model year adds a rear window bonding issue where the tailgate glass can detach and become a road hazard. The multimedia system on 2020–2021 vehicles can display a black screen or reboot on startup, disabling the backup camera view when reversing.

On 2022–2023 models, rear door window trim bars can detach while driving and land in the road. The same trim bar detachment was also identified on 2020–2021 vehicles through an earlier filing covering that generation.