2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic Recalls & Problems (1 Recall)

Recalls

1

Complaints

11

Crashes / fires

0 / 3

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic recalls

Recall 25V-864: Seat Belts

Reported Dec 12, 2025 · 82 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	4
Seats	3
Electrical System	3
Structure	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Service Brakes	1
Back Over Prevention	1
Wheels	1
Engine	1
Unknown or Other	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 28,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving, an abnormally loud popping sound emanated from the vehicle. Three days later, the contact's spouse observed a loose black trim piece from the windshield glass, along with cracks extending from the windshield to within one inch of the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was 28,000.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 22, 2026

In the past 1 year, my car has had about 6-7 incidents where the car abruptly breaks and seatbelts tighten. This has been at speeds of 30- 40mph more or less. NOTE: There was NO reason for the hard breaking as there were NO cars and NO pedestrians in sight. Most recently, I was almost rear ended by the car behind me - thankfully they swerved into the swale/shoulder. I have also had a few incidents while driving on I-75 at 70mph where the car quickly slows to 30mph. It seems the car may have interpreted a nearby exit. The BIGGER concern for me is the full-on hard breaking as that is certainly a…

Electrical System · reported Oct 20, 2026

On XXX, at about 3:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (under 10,000 miles) home with our [XXX] son in the front passenger seat. Smoke began coming from the seat belt area and from under the front passenger seat, and the vehicle caught fire while being driven. The fire started under the passenger seat where my son was sitting; he got out in time and was not injured, but he could have been seriously burned. We called [XXX] and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle is a total loss. Mercedes-Benz USA opened case #XXX; after almost two months the case remains…

Seat Belts · reported Oct 17, 2026

On XXX, at about 3:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (under 10,000 miles) home with our [XXX] son in the front passenger seat. Smoke began coming from the seat belt area and from under the front passenger seat, and the vehicle caught fire while being driven. The fire started under the passenger seat where my son was sitting; he got out in time and was not injured, but he could have been seriously burned. We called [XXX] and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle is a total loss. Mercedes-Benz USA opened case #XXX; after almost two months the case remains…

Electrical System · reported Oct 17, 2026

On XXX, at about 3:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (under 10,000 miles) home with our [XXX] son in the front passenger seat. Smoke began coming from the seat belt area and from under the front passenger seat, and the vehicle caught fire while being driven. The fire started under the passenger seat where my son was sitting; he got out in time and was not injured, but he could have been seriously burned. We called [XXX] and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle is a total loss. Mercedes-Benz USA opened case #XXX; after almost two months the case remains…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic: 25V-864 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (4 reports), followed by seats (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic recalls and problems