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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
41Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLE

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a midsize luxury SUV aimed squarely at affluent buyers who want premium comfort, advanced technology, and a commanding road presence. Competing against the BMW X5 and Audi Q7, the GLE has long been a cornerstone of Mercedes-Benz's SUV lineup, blending European refinement with genuine family utility in a well-appointed five-passenger package.

VERDICT

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the GLE as one of the more polished and well-rounded entries in the midsize luxury SUV class, praising its refined ride quality, upscale interior, and breadth of available technology. Most agree it competes seriously at the top of its segment, though some note that its complexity and feature density can present a learning curve for new owners.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19637

Index breakdown

Crash protection63.8/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record17.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

3reported crash
0reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 11Service Brakes 9Forward Collision Avoidance 6Electrical System 6Vehicle Speed Control 6Engine 5

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Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19637), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Gle 2024. Class rank 43 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure