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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, covering model years 2022 to 2026. The 2022 and 2024 model years drew the most complaints (15 each), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 13 recall campaigns on file
  • 46 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2022–2026)
  • most complaints: 2022, 2024 (15 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (10 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V353000 (reported May 29, 2026)
  • 7 complaints reporting a crash (15.2%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (2.2%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (6.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 and 2024 model years share the highest count, 15 complaints each. Next come 2023 (7) and 2025 (7). The fewest are for 2026, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2022–2026Column chart of 46 complaints across 5 model years. The highest are 2022, 2024 with 15 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2022: 15 complaints1520222023: 7 complaints720232024: 15 complaints1520242025: 7 complaints720252026: 2 complaints22026
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2022152100
202370000
2024154010
202571010
202620010
All model years467130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (21.7% of all 46), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (10) and Engine (9). Another 12 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other1226.1%
Electrical System1021.7%
Forward Collision Avoidance1021.7%
Engine919.6%
Service Brakes817.4%
Lane Departure48.7%
Power Train48.7%
Wheels48.7%
Vehicle Speed Control36.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System24.3%
Structure24.3%
Visibility24.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling12.2%
Equipment12.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline12.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC recalls

13 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GLS 450 4MATIC, newest first. The 13 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2026. The 2022 model year appears in the most campaigns (10).

  • 13 recall campaigns
  • 1 over-the-air remedy
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 10 campaigns2023: 5 campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: 1 campaign2026: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V353000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

    Model year 2026

    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 GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.

    Consequence:
    A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V199000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion

    Model year 2026

    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, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

    Consequence:
    Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V325000

    Reported

    Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Interior

    Model year 2025

    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 GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.

    Consequence:
    A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V207000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2022–2023

    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 AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

    Consequence:
    An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V118000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software

    Model years 2022–2023

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.

    Consequence:
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V880000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2022–2023

    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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 23V445000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2022–2023

    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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 23V178000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model years 2022–2023

    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. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

    Consequence:
    Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 22V936000

    Reported

    Steering › Critical Fasteners

    Model year 2022

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

    Consequence:
    A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 22V732000

    Reported

    Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

    Model year 2022

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 22V680000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2022

    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. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

    Consequence:
    Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V365000

    Reported

    Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

    Model year 2022 · Over-the-air fix

    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 G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

    Consequence:
    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V231000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

    Model year 2022

    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. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.

    Consequence:
    An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC have?

NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, covering model years 2022 to 2026. The most recent, 26V353000, was reported on May 29, 2026 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2022 model year is covered by the most campaigns (10).

Which Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 and 2024 model years tie, with 15 complaints each out of 46. The next are 2023 (7) and 2025 (7). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 21.7% of all 46. Forward Collision Avoidance (10) and Engine (9) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 46 complaints, 7 report a crash, 1 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.