NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle Safety Ratings
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 41 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV AWD achieves an Exceptional rating with a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100. This standing is bolstered by its strong crash-protection sub-score and a record of zero recalls. While NHTSA has not released comprehensive crash-test data for all categories, the published results are encouraging for overall safety performance.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV AWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100 and a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA side-impact rating, with zero recall campaigns on file per NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle ranks 43 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 41 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 43 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle?
For the 2024 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV AWD achieved a 90 out of 100 Safety Index score, rated "Exceptional" by MotorCaliber. This strong performance is notably supported by a flawless recall record; zero recall campaigns resulted in a 17.75 out of 20 defect-record sub-score. Crash protection contributed 63.8 out of 70 points, based on a 5-star side-impact rating and a 4-star rollover score with a 16 percent risk. Standard safety technology includes forward collision warning and electronic stability control, contributing to an 8.5 out of 10 avoidance-tech sub-score. Lane departure warning is listed as an option, not a standard feature, which limits this category's potential. Owners filed 41 complaints, clustering around the service brakes and forward collision avoidance systems, areas that warrant close observation.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle perform in crash tests?
NHTSA's published data for the 2024 GLE shows a notable gap: no overall or frontal crash-test ratings are available. This leaves an incomplete federal safety picture for the model year. Where data is present, the GLE achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in the side-impact test. Rollover resistance was rated at 4 out of 5 stars, indicating a 16 percent rollover risk, with the dynamic tip test resulting in "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19637
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle have any recalls?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No recall components are on file, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Used-market shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle leaves the dealer.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle?
Owners have filed 41 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other issues (11 reports), Service Brakes (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Electrical System (6), Vehicle Speed Control (6), and Engine (5). Three crashes and three injuries are alleged among those reports.
41 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle?
As this vehicle is now two years old, a VIN-specific recall check through NHTSA's database is an essential first step before purchase. While zero campaigns are on file today, new campaigns can open at any time. Confirming remedy completion by VIN protects the buyer.
- The 2024 GLE holds zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a distinction that directly boosts its defect-record sub-score to 17.75 out of 20 and is specific to this model year's clean record.
- NHTSA has not issued overall or frontal star ratings for this model year, meaning the crash-test picture is partial and those specific protection dimensions cannot be evaluated from federal test data.
- Forty-one unverified owner complaints are on file, with Service Brakes (9 reports) and Forward Collision Avoidance (6 reports) representing the most safety-relevant alleged problem areas for this model year.
- Lane departure warning is listed as optional rather than standard on this model year's configuration, which limits the avoidance-tech sub-score ceiling compared to vehicles that include the feature as standard equipment.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle places
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle safety questions
Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle earned 5 out of 5 stars for side and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 41 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gle. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Gle years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19637), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Gle 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 43 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.