2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
23,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 22.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Unknown Or Other: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module: 1; Structure: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 3; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11496489 · 2022-12-07 (December 7, 2022)
On December 3, 2022, my new 2023 AMG GLE53, with less than 300 miles on the odometer, completely failed to issue a Forward Collision Warning and to activate the Automatic Emergency Braking when approaching at approximately 25 mph a city intersection, causing an accident with a vehicle that was stopped at the traffic light. That misbehavior was very unexpected from a vehicle that is supposed to be equipped with very advanced modern technologies for the safety of passengers and other road users. We were lucky that there was no injury, but that ac…
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Owner report 11518061 · 2023-04-20 (April 20, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V178000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was notified, and the contact was initially given an appointment that was later rescheduled. The contact was then informed by the dealer that despite being provided an appointment, parts were still not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture…
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Owner report 11527139 · 2023-06-15 (June 15, 2023)
vehicle shifts in to neutral while driving causing loss of control...had to pull over and restart the vehicle to get it back into the drive mode...it has done this twice.....last week the most severe ...very dangerous on a crowded highway
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Owner report 11551888 · 2023-10-25 (October 25, 2023)
While driving on the freeway, in a construction zone, at night, in the rain, the windshield wipers of my vehicle stopped working and froze in the upright (vertical) position. Because it was raining, and night time, I pulled to the side of the road and engaged the hazard lights. I attempted to restart the vehicle several times, as well as to turn the wipers on and off several times, to no avail. The dealership the car was taken to was able to confirm that the wipers did not, in fact, work. There was no warning that the wipers would stop work…
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Owner report 11559645 · 2023-12-12 (December 12, 2023)
Around once a week, while utilizing the car in comfort mode, the car will appear to kick into neutral when stopped at a traffic light. When it’s time to accelerate, despite indicating it’s in drive, the car will not move as if it’s in neutral. The car must then be shifted into drive again to be able to move.
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Owner report 11565093 · 2024-01-12 (January 12, 2024)
* My driving side front wheel climbed a small bump with a rock. I put my car on reverse and pressed the accelerator. The car first refused to reverse then went completely out of control. The engine produced a huge revving noise and the car accelerated, taking the car backward at high speed. I had no control. The car went off the road, climbed a hill at a 45 degree incline on one side of the road. It continued up the hill at high speed until it hit a tree. The impact caused about 1 foot of the passenger side to be a mangled mass of steel from t…
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Owner report 11592857 · 2024-06-06 (June 6, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, he observed a fuel odor inside the garage. The Fire Department was called and aired out the garage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump delivery module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11592857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11614237 · 2024-09-12 (September 12, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel contamination. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact stated that in September 2023, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and two …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11614237 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V178000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 2023-03-17 (March 17, 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.
Consequence: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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 2023040011.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V880000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2023-12-21 (December 21, 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.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V207000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2024-03-15 (March 15, 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.
Consequence: 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.
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