Check engine light came on September 2025 and the initial diagnosis was for mixture formation (cylinder 3) is irregular. Issue with the GLE 350 years 2020 to 2022 (from what I saw online) is the engine has an issue with a faulty cylinder head. This issue while driving causes the car to shake. This faulty cylinder has been confirmed by the Mercedes Benz service shop.
The worst 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 problems
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Recalls 3
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
- Risk
- An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
Recall number 22V955000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
- Risk
- A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Recall number 22V365000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Recall number 21V058000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 176
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel/propulsion system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Engine
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns
- Hand detection system – malfunction / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Noises from the area of the steering column
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Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63, fewer than a typical AMG Gle63 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and electrical system.
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