Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls and problems
21 recalls and 71 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
21
Complaints
71
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
5
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 GLS 450 | 20 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 GLS 450 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 GLS 450 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | |
| Engine | 13 | |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-207 | Mar 15, 2024 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 24V-118 | Feb 16, 2024 | 2020 | Power Train | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. |
| 23V-177 | Mar 17, 2023 | 2020 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. |
| 22V-732 | Sep 30, 2022 | 2020 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. |
| 22V-680 | Sep 12, 2022 | 2020 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. |
| 22V-466 | Jul 1, 2022 | 2020 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles. |
| 22V-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2018–2020 | Communication, Electrical System | 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… |
| 22V-231 | Apr 8, 2022 | 2020 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. |
| 22V-232 | Apr 8, 2022 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. |
| 21V-961 | Dec 13, 2021 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450… |
| 21V-818 | Oct 18, 2021 | 2020 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. |
| 21V-354 | May 14, 2021 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. |
| 21V-288 | Apr 23, 2021 | 2020 | Equipment | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE 53, 2020 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. |
| 21V-071 | Feb 12, 2021 | 2020 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. |
| 21V-057 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2018, 2020 | Communication, Electrical System | 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… |
| 20V-626 | Oct 9, 2020 | 2020 | Steering, Visibility, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 20V-329 | Jun 5, 2020 | 2020 | Suspension | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 20V-172 | Mar 20, 2020 | 2020 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-587 | Aug 12, 2019 | 2020 | Equipment | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V-539 | Aug 16, 2018 | 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has the most reports (35). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 have?
NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 model years 2018–2020.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems most often.