2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450
5 recalls — 16 complaints
24V207000 Mar 15, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
24V118000 Feb 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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.
23V880000 Dec 21, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 cu... Read more
23V445000 Jun 26, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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.
23V178000 Mar 17, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 13, 2025
The Freightliner optiview instrument cluster dash display delamination is starting. All the vital information in order to be able to operate my Rv safely on the road is a concern. From knowing my speed to all the vital engine and tire conditions is a road hazard. I would hate to cause an accident ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 13, 2025
The Freightliner optiview instrument cluster dash display delamination is starting. All the vital information in order to be able to operate my Rv safely on the road is a concern. From knowing my speed to all the vital engine and tire conditions is a road hazard. I would hate to cause an accident ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2024
There have been 3 incidents where the car responded to unknown stimuli by braking hard. 3 months ago it happened while making a left turn through an intersection, driving about 10 mph the brakes unexpectedly locked up, luckily the person behind me took evasive action and didn't hit me; 2 weeks lat... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2024
The upper front grill molding flew off the vehicle while moving and the parts are available for inspection. Please see uploaded photos. The safety of motorcyclist and other vehicles following me were put at risk of being hit by a 24 inch wide piece of the upper front grill at high speed that flew of... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2024
Transmission failure along with over heating an also grounding wire issues dash lights flickering along with headlights, and truck shutting off while driving loosing power steering!!!!
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Aug 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 21, 2024
when coming to a stop and applying the break, the transmission stalled. a warning was issued around lane keeping assist and a second warning. Then the transmission light was on. It was not at risk in the moment because no one was behind me and I was coming to a stop sign. If it prevented me from s... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 21, 2024
Safety Recall Campaign TSB30032401 - Cabin Electric Water Pump NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499 Tried Contacting Fisker via telephone and number is disconnected. Submitted on-line service request although I have done this multiple times in past months and Fisker does not reply. Recall notice indicate... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Aug 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 21, 2024
Safety Recall Campaign TSB30032401 - Cabin Electric Water Pump NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499 Tried Contacting Fisker via telephone and number is disconnected. Submitted on-line service request although I have done this multiple times in past months and Fisker does not reply. Recall notice indicate... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 24, 2024
Incident date: Dec 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and there was fluid leaking from the radiator. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 4, 2023
Incident date: Sep 27, 2023
Car starts, but would not accelerate. Turned the car off, started 10 minutes later, car would not accelerate past 5 mph. Drove a 1/4 block turned around, car’s power steering locked up in drive way. 12 hours later car works fine, no acceleration issues. Brought to Nissan dealership, they found no... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 4, 2023
Incident date: Sep 27, 2023
Rear window exploded with no impact after using rear defrost
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Aug 5, 2023
Motor is leaking coolant around the water pump. Although it is leaking the water pump is not bad, but because it is leaking it cause the car to lose coolant and goes in the state of overheating.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Aug 5, 2023
Severe shaking of front end at highway speeds (55-65mph) causing inability to control steering causing immediate reduction in speed to avoid accident and stopping. No warning lamps or messages prior to vehicle shaking. Road was dry and normal conditions. Did not hit any hazard, no potholes, or de... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2023
Incident date: May 22, 2023
This is [XXX], a Mercedes customer who purchased a brand new 2023 GLS 450 (VIN:[XXX] ) in April 2023 from the Mercedes dealer in White Plains NY. I am contacting you about the Mercedes rusting claim. On May 22, 2023, less than a month after the purchase, a sheer of orange powdery rust was discovere... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 25, 2023
Incident date: May 22, 2023
Drive shaft on the front driver side had a CV boot failure. 2021 Bronco already had a recall for the same failure but my vin isn’t covered under that recall. Reference number for previous recall is 22B27.
ENGINE
May 25, 2023
Incident date: May 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle started shaking and the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the cam phas... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 across all model years (2018–2023).
40
Total Recalls
168
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths