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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
121Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a midsize luxury SUV that has long served as the brand's volume-leading entry into the competitive premium utility segment. Positioned above the GLC and below the GLS, it targets affluent buyers who want genuine road presence, rear-seat comfort, and advanced technology without stepping into full-size territory. The 2019 through 2023 model years represent a generation that Mercedes substantially redesigned, raising the stakes on both refinement and safety.

VERDICT

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 121 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the GLE-Class as one of the more complete offerings in the midsize luxury SUV segment, praising its upscale interior execution, composed ride quality, and breadth of available technology. Most acknowledge that the driving experience leans toward comfort over sportiness, and some note that the infotainment learning curve can be steep. Overall sentiment across the professional press tends to be favorable.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

121 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

3reported crash
1reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 43Electrical System 37Unknown Or Other 15Vehicle Speed Control 15Power Train 9Forward Collision Avoidance 8

Other Gle-Class years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 2020. Methodology · Disclosure