Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 (model years 2017–2019). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints), followed by power train (2 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (5).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201922 00
201836 00
201756 00

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Engine2 2 of 3
Power train2 2 of 3
Suspension2 2 of 3
Fuel/propulsion system1 1 of 3
Electrical system1 1 of 3

All 7 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
22V365000May 20, 2022 Electrical system: software2019242,722
21V058000Feb 5, 2021 Electrical system: software2017–20191,292,258
19V787000Nov 1, 2019 Communication201724,226
18V539000Aug 16, 2018 Service brakes, hydraulic20189,044
18V272000Apr 27, 2018 Suspension: front20179,725
17V816000Dec 18, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch2017–20188,700
17V077000Feb 8, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages20175,882

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.