NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class Safety Record
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 121 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has no federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA has not evaluated this vehicle with its typical battery of tests, meaning no star ratings are available for consumers. Similarly, our Safety Index score cannot be computed for this model year. The vehicle does show a Light burden band for recalls and complaints, with zero open recall campaigns on file. Federal regulators have received 121 unverified owner complaints. While these data points offer some insight into the vehicle's post-sale record, they are not a substitute for comprehensive crash-test data. The absence of a test score should not be interpreted as either an endorsement or a warning regarding safety performance.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 121 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class?
For the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, no federal crash-test data is available. This absence distinguishes it from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, which do carry NHTSA Safety Index scores. This model year GLE-Class falls into the Light recall and complaint burden band, the lowest tier within the MotorCaliber framework. This is due to zero recall campaigns and 121 unverified NHTSA owner complaints. Of those complaints, roughly two-thirds concern the Engine and Electrical System. Three complaints allege a crash, two allege injury, and one alleges fire; all remain unverified.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class have any recalls?
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive instructions associated with any recall for this year. Shoppers should still verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall applicability can vary by individual vehicle.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class?
NHTSA has received 121 unverified owner complaints for the 2020 GLE-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine, cited in 43 reports, and the Electrical System, cited in 37 reports. Additional unverified allegations involve Unknown or Other issues, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, and Forward Collision Avoidance. These are consumer-reported allegations, not established defects.
121 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class?
Before purchasing a specific 2020 GLE-Class, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any future or manufacturer-specific campaigns apply to that individual unit. Zero fleet-level recalls does not guarantee a clean VIN-level result.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2020 GLE-Class specifically, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2020 model year, but VIN-level verification at nhtsa.gov remains the only way to confirm an individual vehicle has no open recalls.
- The 121 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year are concentrated in the Engine and Electrical System categories, which together represent the majority of all reports submitted.
- The 2021, 2022, and 2023 GLE-Class model years have all been NHTSA crash-tested and carry Safety Index scores of 88, 92, and 95 respectively, giving shoppers tested alternatives within the same generation.
FAQ2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class safety questions
Was the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 121 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 121 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.