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2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#4 most-complained of 7 Gle450 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 has 14 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 Gle450 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
14
Recalls
11
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
20 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine7 (50%)
  2. Electrical System3 (21%)
  3. Other3 (21%)
  4. Fuel System2 (14%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (14%)
  6. Brakes1 (7%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (7%)
2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2022Sep 2022May 2023Dec 2023Aug 2024Dec 2024Apr 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Apr 2026; peak Sep 2022 (3).

2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 recalls

11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V724000Sep 27, 2024Electrical System10,655 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.

  2. NHTSA 24V207000Mar 15, 2024Electrical System116,020 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    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.

    Risk: An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 24V118000Feb 16, 2024Transmission & Powertrain105,071 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

See all 11 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 →

2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
25.5 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Gle450 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution67263221
2021Caution33151723
2022Caution50141122
2023Best177422
2024Avoid10010422

All Mercedes-Benz Gle450 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 ranks #4 of 7 among Gle450 model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 14 complaints and 11 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450?
The most reported problem areas are engine (7 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), and fuel system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 8,600 miles.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450, most recently reported 2024, covering electrical system, transmission & powertrain, fuel system, and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450?
EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.