Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls
NHTSA's records list 22 safety recalls covering the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2018-2020, 2022-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2024.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls 4
- Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection
Component: electrical system. 116,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission Control Unit Software May Cause Stall
Component: power train. 105,071 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls 8
- Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection
Component: electrical system. 116,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission Control Unit Software May Cause Stall
Component: power train. 105,071 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seatback Lock Failure
Component: seats. 59,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Door Window Trim Bars May Detach
Component: structure. 161,000 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unsecured Ground Connection Bolt
Component: electrical system. 21,306 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls 20
- Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection
Component: electrical system. 116,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission Control Unit Software May Cause Stall
Component: power train. 105,071 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Water Intrusion from AC Drain Hose May Cause Short
Component: visibility. 61,450 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seatback Lock Failure
Component: seats. 59,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Door Window Trim Bars May Detach
Component: structure. 161,000 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 81 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 126,443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unsecured Ground Connection Bolt
Component: electrical system. 21,306 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 139 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats Assembled Incorrectly
Component: seats. 27 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 343,191 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Water Intrusion from AC Drain Hose May Cause Short
Component: equipment. 6,331 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electronic Stability Control Malfunction/FMVSS 126
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 41,838 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Dashboard May Impair Passenger Air Bag Deployment
Component: structure. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Electrical Ground
Component: electrical system. 12,799 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Shock Absorbers May Wear Prematurely
Component: suspension. 38 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Crossmember May Detach
Component: structure. 224 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Installed Air Conditioner Drain Hoses
Component: equipment. 18,392 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls 2
- Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection
Component: electrical system. 116,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls 2
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.