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#BS-2021-MERAMG-42822021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53
Based on reports from 26 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 26 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 16 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
9 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
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Top cost driver: Electrical (9 reports).
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2021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53. Recent trend: stable.



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Recall History (16 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz AG USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, 2020 GLE580, 2020-2021 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles with 5 passenger seating. While buckling the seat belt, the middle seat belt buckle could be pushed down into the gap below the seat cushion. If the buckle can't be retrieved, the buckle latch will be inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE 53, 2020 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 26 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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