Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (MERCEDES-BENZ) – Acceleration Sensor Wiring Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026