The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.
The risk
A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC | 2025 |
Components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC | 2024 | 14 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC | 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450E 4MATIC | 2025 | 14 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
Other visibility recalls in 2025
27 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the visibility; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 25V696000 14 Oct 2025 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 25V683000 10 Oct 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V671000 8 Oct 2025 | BMW of North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025