Mercedes-Benz GLS450 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 31 recalls and 140 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (model years 2016–2021). The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints), followed by engine (25 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (22).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 31 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 22 | 36 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 35 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (36), 2017 (35) and 2021 (31). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLS450 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 5 of 6 | |
| Engine | 25 | 5 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 3 of 6 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 4 of 6 | |
| Power train | 11 | 5 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 31 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V207000 | Mar 15, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2019–2021 | 116,020 |
| 24V118000 | Feb 16, 2024 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software | 2020–2021 | 105,071 |
| 23V445000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2021 | 143,551 |
| 23V177000 | Mar 17, 2023 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2020–2021 | 61,450 |
| 22V732000 | Sep 30, 2022 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2020–2021 | 59,574 |
| 22V680000 | Sep 12, 2022 | Structure: body | 2020–2021 | 161,000 |
| 22V466000 | Jul 1, 2022 | Air bags: frontal | 2020 | 81 |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2017–2021 | 242,722 |
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.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 7 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
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.