Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Windshield may Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 208, 212
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Consequence
- If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Owner complaints (0)
0 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings).
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
NHTSA has no component data for this model year.
How 2016 compares with other GLS450 years
Best and worst GLS450 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 35 | 8 |
| 2018 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 24 | 3 |
| 2020 | 36 | 22 |
| 2021 | 30 | 12 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 17V079000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
How does the 2016 GLS450 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (14) and the 2020 the most (36). The 2016 drew 0. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.