2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4matic Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4matic. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
3
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving on I-84 between [xxx] and [xxx] , the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine failure with no prior warning. The engine seized, resulting in an immediate loss of power while traveling at highway speed, creating a dangerous situation in active traffic. The driver was…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-20

“While driving on I-84 between [xxx] and [xxx] , the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine failure with no prior warning. The engine seized, resulting in an immediate loss of power while traveling at highway speed, creating a dangerous situation in active traffic. The driver was…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-20

“My car has only 28,392 miles on it, but the yellow check engine light recently came on due to a faulty oil pump solenoid. I took it back to the dealership, and the repair cost was a staggering $7,000; they told me this is a common issue with this mercedes engine. If this fails to function, engine…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-03-30

“I purchased my vehicle 2021 mercedes-benz gle 350 from mercedes dealership in ontario, and had it for only about 4 months before it catching on fire while parked at the doctors office. I purchased it [xxx], and it caught fire on [xxx] while at the doctors. I didn't drive much since I work from…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-04

“I purchased my vehicle 2021 mercedes-benz gle 350 from mercedes dealership in ontario, and had it for only about 4 months before it catching on fire while parked at the doctors office. I purchased it [xxx], and it caught fire on [xxx] while at the doctors. I didn't drive much since I work from…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-04

“I purchased my vehicle 2021 mercedes-benz gle 350 from mercedes dealership in ontario, and had it for only about 4 months before it catching on fire while parked at the doctors office. I purchased it [xxx], and it caught fire on [xxx] while at the doctors. I didn't drive much since I work from…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-04
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4matic as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.