2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450
0 recalls — 15 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
8 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Feb 27, 2026
Incident date: Feb 22, 2026
During interstate travel in rainy conditions, the vehicle appeared to lose traction and hydroplane. The tires appeared to have adequate remaining tread; however, they did not provide expected traction and the vehicle felt as though it was driving on ice. This was inconsistent with my prior experienc... Read more
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 27, 2026
Incident date: Feb 22, 2026
During interstate travel in rainy conditions, the vehicle appeared to lose traction and hydroplane. The tires appeared to have adequate remaining tread; however, they did not provide expected traction and the vehicle felt as though it was driving on ice. This was inconsistent with my prior experienc... Read more
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WHEELS
Feb 27, 2026
Incident date: Feb 22, 2026
During interstate travel in rainy conditions, the vehicle appeared to lose traction and hydroplane. The tires appeared to have adequate remaining tread; however, they did not provide expected traction and the vehicle felt as though it was driving on ice. This was inconsistent with my prior experienc... Read more
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Sep 27, 2025
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 exhibits a critical "Spatial Mapping Offset" defect within the MBUX 360-degree camera interface and the Active Brake Assist (ABA) logic. Specifically, the digital rendering of physical obstacles on the dashboard display is offset by approximately 0.5 feet (6 inches). T... Read more
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Sep 27, 2025
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 exhibits a critical "Spatial Mapping Offset" defect within the MBUX 360-degree camera interface and the Active Brake Assist (ABA) logic. Specifically, the digital rendering of physical obstacles on the dashboard display is offset by approximately 0.5 feet (6 inches). T... Read more
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Sep 27, 2025
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 exhibits a critical "Spatial Mapping Offset" defect within the MBUX 360-degree camera interface and the Active Brake Assist (ABA) logic. Specifically, the digital rendering of physical obstacles on the dashboard display is offset by approximately 0.5 feet (6 inches). T... Read more
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ENGINE
Jul 5, 2025
Incident date: Jul 3, 2025
i've purchased brand new 2024 gls 450 mercedes benz and this is the 3rd times i have to bring my car to the mercedes facility to add a quarter of oil and jerky shifting so i dont feel safety and comfortable to drive this car anymore. i need help or my money back, what do i need to do?.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 5, 2025
Incident date: Jul 3, 2025
i've purchased brand new 2024 gls 450 mercedes benz and this is the 3rd times i have to bring my car to the mercedes facility to add a quarter of oil and jerky shifting so i dont feel safety and comfortable to drive this car anymore. i need help or my money back, what do i need to do?.
WHEELS
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Jun 29, 2025
On [XXX], my wife and I were driving our 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 when I pulled over after sensing vibration on the highway. Upon inspection, all four tires were found to be severely worn, with the right rear tire completely bald and showing exposed steel belts. I have attached photos of the tires... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 31, 2025
Incident date: May 31, 2025
Over the past 14 months, the emergency breaking system has gone off approximately 25 times during non-emergency situations. Most of the incidents have been when no other vehicles or impediments are anywhere close by. This has created a very significantly unsafe and ongoing situation for my family wh... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Jan 9, 2025
Head-up display unit inoperable on multiple occasions over a span of few months during the first year of ownership. Display panel occasionally went blank, including while driving.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 4, 2024
Incident date: Oct 3, 2024
The glass panel between the windshield and the sunroof spontaneously shattered. I wasn't aware of this and had just noticed increased wind noise while driving for a few weeks until I noticed that it was due to shattered glass panel. It is cracked almost all around and somewhat dislocated. Upon close... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2024
Incident date: May 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle shut off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a message to exit the vehicle was displayed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer on fo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Apr 17, 2024
this concerns the rear view camera..it operates sporadically, or intermittanally,first time inn didn't work as expected it blanked out and I hit a tree...as I backed up it did NOT show anything behind my car....so I backed into a tree... following that I made an appt. at Mercedes dealer in newton nj... Read more
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LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Apr 17, 2024
this concerns the rear view camera..it operates sporadically, or intermittanally,first time inn didn't work as expected it blanked out and I hit a tree...as I backed up it did NOT show anything behind my car....so I backed into a tree... following that I made an appt. at Mercedes dealer in newton nj... Read more
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MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 across all model years (2018–2023).
1,556
Total Recalls
151
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
21
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths