Mercedes-Benz GLS450 recalls and problems
20 recalls and 71 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
71
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
8
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Mercedes-Benz GLS450 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 GLS450 | 12 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 GLS450 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 GLS450 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 GLS450 | 8 | 35 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 GLS450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz GLS450 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Seats | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLS450 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-207 | Mar 15, 2024 | 2021 | 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 | 2021 | Power Train | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. |
| 23V-445 | Jun 26, 2023 | 2021 | 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-177 | Mar 17, 2023 | 2021 | 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 | 2021 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. |
| 22V-680 | Sep 12, 2022 | 2021 | 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 | 2017, 2019, 2021 | 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 | 2021 | 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. |
| 21V-832 | Oct 22, 2021 | 2021 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 21V-354 | May 14, 2021 | 2021 | 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-072 | Feb 12, 2021 | 2017 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018… |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2017, 2019, 2021 | 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-089 | Feb 14, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-787 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2017 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-709 | Oct 4, 2019 | 2020 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V-272 | Apr 27, 2018 | 2017 | Suspension | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 17V-816 | Dec 18, 2017 | 2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65… |
| 17V-655 | Oct 17, 2017 | 2017 | Air Bags, Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG… |
| 17V-077 | Feb 8, 2017 | 2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550… |
| 17V-079 | Feb 8, 2017 | 2016 | Visibility, Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz GLS450?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 has the most reports (35). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS450 have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz GLS450 model years 2016–2017, 2019–2021.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLS450 problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems most often.