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Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns covering at least one Mercedes-Benz GLS450 model year (2016–2021). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Mercedes-Benz GLS450 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2016–2021
Campaign201620172018201920202021
24V207000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcovered
24V118000 Power train not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
23V445000 Fuel pump not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
23V177000 Visibility not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
22V732000 Seat not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
22V680000 Structure not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
22V466000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
22V365000 Electrical not coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcovered
22V231000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
22V232000 Rear camera not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
21V961000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
21V832000 Visibility not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
21V818000 Seat not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
21V354000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
21V288000 Equipment not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
21V072000 Communication not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V071000 Electronic stability control (esc) not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
21V058000 Electrical not coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcovered
21V057000 Structure not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
20V626000 Steering not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
20V329000 Suspension not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
20V172000 Structure not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
20V089000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcovered
19V787000 Communication not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V709000 Structure not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
19V587000 Equipment not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
18V539000 Brake not coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
18V272000 Suspension not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V816000 Latch not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V655000 Air bag not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V079000 Air bag coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
17V077000 Latch not coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 32 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2019, 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V207000 Filed Mar 15, 2024

Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection

Electrical system · wiring
84.2% repairedof 116,020 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V207000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V118000 Filed Feb 16, 2024

Transmission Control Unit Software May Cause Stall

Power train · automatic transmission · control module · software
79.8% repairedof 105,071 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V118000
Listed for 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V445000 Filed Jun 26, 2023

Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
92.2% repairedof 143,551 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V445000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V177000 Filed Mar 17, 2023

Water Intrusion from AC Drain Hose May Cause Short

Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system
88% repairedof 61,450 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V177000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V732000 Filed Sep 30, 2022

Seatback Lock Failure

Seats · mid/rear assembly
81.1% repairedof 59,574 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V732000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V680000 Filed Sep 12, 2022

Rear Door Window Trim Bars May Detach

Structure · body
91.9% repairedof 161,000 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V680000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V466000 Filed Jul 1, 2022

Front Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208

Air bags · frontal
93.8% repairedof 81 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V466000
Listed for 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V365000 Filed May 20, 2022

Disabled Emergency Call System

Communication · auto crash notification
90.6% repairedof 242,722 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V365000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V231000 Filed Apr 8, 2022

Unsecured Ground Connection Bolt

Electrical system · wiring · interior/under dash
87.8% repairedof 21,306 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V231000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V232000 Filed Apr 8, 2022

Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
92.4% repairedof 126,443 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V232000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V961000 Filed Dec 13, 2021

Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
88.5% repairedof 139 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V961000
Listed for 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V832000 Filed Oct 22, 2021

Rear Window Glass May Detach

Visibility · glass, side/rear
78.3% repairedof 23 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V832000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V818000 Filed Oct 18, 2021

Seats Assembled Incorrectly

Seats
96.3% repairedof 27 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V818000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V354000 Filed May 14, 2021

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
96.5% repairedof 343,191 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V354000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V288000 Filed Apr 23, 2021

Water Intrusion from AC Drain Hose May Cause Short

Equipment · appliance · air conditioner
94.1% repairedof 6,331 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V288000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V072000 Filed Feb 12, 2021

Emergency Call (eCall) Function May be Disabled

Communication
86.6% repairedof 67 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V072000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V071000 Filed Feb 12, 2021

Electronic Stability Control Malfunction/FMVSS 126

Electronic stability control (esc) · control module · software
96.8% repairedof 41,838 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V071000
Listed for 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V058000 Filed Feb 5, 2021

Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services

Communication · auto crash notification
95.3% repairedof 1,292,258 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V058000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V057000 Filed Feb 5, 2021

Dashboard May Impair Passenger Air Bag Deployment

Structure · interior panels · dashboard
100% repairedof 8 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V057000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V626000 Filed Oct 9, 2020

Incorrectly Installed Electrical Ground

Electrical system · wiring
95.5% repairedof 12,799 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V626000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V329000 Filed Jun 5, 2020

Shock Absorbers May Wear Prematurely

Suspension · front · shock absorber
100% repairedof 38 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V329000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V172000 Filed Mar 20, 2020

Rear Crossmember May Detach

Structure · frame and members
93.3% repairedof 224 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V172000
Listed for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V089000 Filed Feb 14, 2020

Interior Switches May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
94.7% repairedof 2,101 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V089000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V787000 Filed Nov 1, 2019

Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services

Communication
78.4% repairedof 24,226 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V787000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V709000 Filed Oct 4, 2019

Rear Door Window Trim May Detach

Structure · body · door · hinge and attachments
94.4% repairedof 13,799 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V709000
Listed for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V587000 Filed Aug 12, 2019

Incorrectly Installed Air Conditioner Drain Hoses

Equipment · appliance · air conditioner
92.3% repairedof 18,392 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V587000
Listed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V539000 Filed Aug 16, 2018

Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons

Service brakes, hydraulic
93.1% repairedof 9,044 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V539000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V272000 Filed Apr 27, 2018

Oil in Active Curve System may Leak

Suspension · front
94% repairedof 9,725 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V272000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V816000 Filed Dec 18, 2017

Door May Not Lock/ FMVSS 206

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
92.6% repairedof 8,700 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V816000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V655000 Filed Oct 17, 2017

Excess Insulation Impairing Air Bag Deployment

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
79.3% repairedof 3,620 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V655000
Listed for 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V079000 Filed Feb 8, 2017

Windshield may Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 208, 212

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
50% repairedof 4 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V079000
Listed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V077000 Filed Feb 8, 2017

Center Console may Open in a Crash/FMVSS 201

Latches/locks/linkages
83.8% repairedof 5,882 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V077000

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

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.