2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At approximately 87,000 miles, my 2021 GLE350 (M264 2.0T engine) experienced a severe engine misfire resulting in a flashing check engine light, rough idle, engine shaking, significant loss of power, and near-stall condition. The vehicle was taken to Speedhaus Automotive (Newbury Park, CA) where…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“While driving at night all error light showed up. I slowed down to the side of the road and while I was slowing down the engine died. I tried to start the car which worked but when I pressed the gas the engine died again. Tried it two more times with the same results. Then turned the car and waited…”
filed Feb 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other GLE 350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 GLE 350 | 7 | 21% |
| 2020 GLE 350 | 33 | 37% |
| 2018 GLE 350 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.