2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class owner complaints

Sunroof part behind the windshield came off due to the bond adhesive deteriorating and cause part coming off and causing road hazard

I purchased my 2019 in 2023. Lease return. I have opened the sunroof may 5 times since purchasing. The sunroof no longer opens due to a defective rail system. This system is not readily accessible and has to be fixed by removing the the ceiling inside. The parts and labor charge has been quoted at $3400. I have taken my car to 2 dealership and called a 3rd to get an phone estimate. Each service advisor told me that this happens to most of the 2019 gle coupes but has been resolved in the newer models. I asked is this something I could have caused and they each said no, there is a problem with the railing system. A failing sunroof rail system could potentially cause internal water damage over time due the sunroof not closing correctly. Extended warranties do not cover the railing system only

Body panel above windshield that is attached with adhesive had an adhesive failure and broke in half while driving. My insurance company concluded that it was not impact related, and that it was caused by an adhesive failure. This is a known issue, but no recalls were issued for the 2019 GLE model. Documentation available upon request.

Car caught fire in the engine compartment and was extinguished by the fire department

The glass panel between the windshield and sunroof became detached wile driving on the highway appears to be a factory defect where that the adhesive used failed and allowed this to fall off . This narrowly missed a vehicle behind me avoiding a catastrophic accident. This should be replaced and recalled by the Dealer . Thank you

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was a whistling sound coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that while taking an exit, the roof panel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the roof panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (STRUCTURE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 63,754.

My safety and others safety was put at risk when I was driving on the freeway. The front glass panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof detached from the vehicle. It sounded as if the entire sunroof shattered and something crashed into the vehicle causing myself to swerve, duck for cover and nearly crash into the median causing a near accident with my passenger as a witness. The car directly behind me was noted to swerve almost hit the median following the noise. In the moment I had no idea what happened until I had to pull off the freeway to assess what happened. This is when noted the the front panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof was noted to be broken off. The vehicle was recently inspected by an official Mercedes Benz service department prior to this and then b

I purchased a Certified Pre Owned Mercedes 2019 GLE 43 AMG from West Covina Mercedes-Benz Dealership in 2020 with 8,252 miles on it. This year I started to hear a noise upon accerlating which later lead to a rough acceleration. It feels like my car is struggling to get going. I took it to get diagnoised by three different mechanics and they have all mentioned that; Directory Control Valve & harness need to be replaced. I took it to the Mercedez Benz West Covina to have the service completed and I asked if it falls under any warranty as I was 34,981 miles and they stated no. They also stated that no recalls were made. After looking on KBB to see how much my car is worth I see that there are recalls for the GLE under this exact part. Also upon service they reccommend resealing the cam covers

Having issues with my car upon accerlation. 35-38 mph I hear a noise briefly that is hard to pin point as it doesn't happen every time I accelerate. Took it in to find the cause and was told that its just my tires making a noise. however I have taken to a few mechanics and tire shops and told me that it wouldn't cause my car to be sluggish. tires are basic wear and tear.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH when the contact struck a pothole the contact felt the vehicle jumps and moves side to side without any warning. The vehicle was taken dealer for diagnosis but no failure was found. On another occasion, while driving 30 MPH and the failure reoccurred causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and drive into a ditch causing major damages to the vehicle. The air bags deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the right shoulder but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was deemed totally loss. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 16,000.

I was driving down a road going 55mph. I heard a loud bang like a gunshot. I looked up and my sunroof exploded. The glass was coming in the car. I have glass slivers cuts to my hand, legs and arm.

I purchased a vehicle on July 9, 2022 and was led to believe that there were no issues with the car since it had gone through a litany of inspections and was a certified pre owned vehicle of Mercedes Benz. I have tried to list car on platform and receive this error message on 7/10/22 We’ve turned up an open safety recall you’ll need to address before you can finish listing on Turo. These issues are fixed free of charge by your vehicle’s manufacturer. Active safety recalls: • Recall - Safety Title/ Topic: SIM Card Communication Module MY: 2017-2022 Model(s): Various models (NHTSA #22V365) Please keep in mind that it could take up to 30 days for your manufacturer to register fixed recalls with NHTSA. You can finish your listing once fixes are registered. How can I rectify this issue. T

I had reported prior about My engine light warning. I now have a letter stating that the warranty on this was extended due to a recall that applies to my vehicle. I would like to add that my vehicle is a AMG and shows a different vehicle in your system when I enter the vin number.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V365000 (Electrical System, Communication) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair, and that the dealer failed to perform the software update. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

SIM CARD - phone/car play does NOT CONNECT

Same issue as last year's recall - rear seat passengers in the affected vehicles may not be able to fasten their seat belts. Trying to buckle my 7 yr old son in and seatbelt will not loosen to stretch across his body. Has been going on now for about a week or two. Https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/Mercedes-benz-issues-recall-for-glc-vehicles-with-seat-belt-issue.html

Seat belt light on on dash, seat belts secured. Can bus system scan reports both front seat belt powered pretensioners are setting fault codes. Hard faults. Recall on identical problem issued on 2019 models . Purchased auto 06/24 Used. I have 2 Mercedes : 2023 GLC / 9000 miles and 2019 amg gle coupe 4.3 51,000miles. Are seat belt powered pretensioners covered under this Recall???? Please reply? [XXX] [XXX] or [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pumps were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V955000 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000.

intermittent inability to shift gears which progressively gets worse wirh complete failure at some point. Inability to shift from reverse to drive has left me in many unsafe situation including failure in the middle of the road. Both manufacturer car dealership and independent mechanic verified the shift column control module needs to be replaced; however, part is not currently available from Meredeces-Bez and there is no ETA. The shift column control module is tied to the air bag system and therefore could potentially also fail. Both car dealership and independent mechanic confirmed this is a recurring issue in various models. The day my car was taken to the dealership one other car had to be towed in due to car not shifting leaving car inoperable.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine oil pump control solenoid, resulting in possible damages to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.