This page covers 3 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle Class.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class has 3 recalls, with serious concerns spanning airbag performance, steering control, and an electrical fire risk.
On the safety system side, a wiring harness for an acceleration sensor may not have been routed correctly in certain vehicles. In a crash, the wiring can sustain damage that causes the driver and front passenger airbags to deploy with excessive force, raising the risk of injury to occupants at the moment the airbags are supposed to protect them. Separately, a screw connecting the steering coupling to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened at the factory. If the coupling works loose, drivers may notice play in the steering wheel or knocking noises on rough roads before the coupling detaches entirely, at which point steering control is lost. There is also an electrical concern: a bolt securing the 12-volt ground connection located under the driver seat may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the connection to loosen over time and overheat, which can lead to a fire in the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for an acceleration sensor may be routed incorrectly. In a crash, the wiring could get damaged and cause front airbags to deploy with excessive force.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will inspect and re-route the wiring harness if needed.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the 12-volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be tight enough, allowing it to loosen and overheat.
What the fix does
Your dealership will inspect the 12-volt ground connection and tighten or repair it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The screw securing the steering coupling to the steering shaft may not be properly tightened, allowing the coupling to detach and cause loss of steering control. You may notice steering looseness or noise on rough roads.
What the fix does
Take your vehicle to a Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the steering coupling locking screw replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
