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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · Electrical & software

Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions

A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

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Covered model years
2020–2024
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
mercedes-benz-gle-450-nhtsa-24v207000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

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  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 24V207000 includes certain 2020 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Source component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • dashboard lit up with warnings
  • car electronics stopped working
  • screen keeps rebooting
  • car will not start after update
  • electrical problem with no warning
  • software recall

Symptoms in the record

  • Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2020 to 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
  • NHTSA campaign 24V207000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 116,020 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 24V207000 · Mar 15, 2024

Official campaign record for Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 116,020 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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