Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic recalls and problems
13 recalls and 53 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
53
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLS 450 4Matic | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 GLS 450 4Matic | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 GLS 450 4Matic | 0 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 GLS 450 4Matic | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 GLS 450 4Matic | 10 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 15 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | |
| Service Brakes | 11 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-353 | May 29, 2026 | 2026 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-benz USA, llc (Mbusa) is recalling certain 2026 amg gls 63 4matic+, amg gle 63 s 4matic+ coupe, amg gle 63 s 4matic+, amg gle 53 4matic+ coupe, amg gle 53 4matic+, gle 450 4matic coupe, gle 350 4matic, maybach… |
| 26V-199 | Mar 27, 2026 | 2026 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC… |
| 25V-325 | May 30, 2025 | 2025 | Visibility | 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… |
| 24V-207 | Mar 15, 2024 | 2022–2023 | 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 | 2022–2023 | Power Train | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. |
| 23V-880 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. |
| 23V-445 | Jun 26, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. |
| 23V-178 | Mar 17, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. |
| 22V-936 | Dec 16, 2022 | 2022 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. |
| 22V-732 | Sep 30, 2022 | 2022 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. |
| 22V-680 | Sep 12, 2022 | 2022 | 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-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2022 | 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 | 2022 | 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic has the most reports (17). Check the 2024 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic model years 2022–2023, 2025–2026.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic problems?
Owners report unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems most often.