Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Mar 15, 2024Fire risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S and 14 other models — Electrical System
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.
24V207000 · 116K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 16, 2024Crash risk2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC and 1 other model — Power Train
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.
24V118000 · 105K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 17, 2023Fire risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 8 other models — Visibility
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
23V177000 · 61K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Sep 30, 2022Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC and 3 other models — Seats
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.
22V732000 · 60K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Sep 12, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 10 other models — Structure
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.
22V680000 · 161K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jul 1, 2022Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles. The front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
22V466000 · 81 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 56 other models — Electrical System
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.
22V365000 · 243K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 8, 2022Fire risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 and 8 other models — Electrical System
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.
22V231000 · 21K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 8, 2022Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 27 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V232000 · 126K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Dec 13, 2021Fire risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 19 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
21V961000 · 139 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 18, 2021Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 3 other models — Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS450, GLS580, GLE350, GLE450, AMG C63, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The seats may have been assembled incorrectly.
21V818000 · 27 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 14, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 and 32 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V354000 · 343K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 23, 2021Fire risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and 3 other models — Equipment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLE 53, 2020 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
21V288000 · 6K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 12, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 and 2 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
21V071000 · 42K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 94 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
21V058000 · 1.3M units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and 1 other model — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.
21V057000 · 8 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 9, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 and 2 other models — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
20V626000 · 13K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Jun 5, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC — Suspension
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE450, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear shock absorbers may leak and fail prematurely.
20V329000 · 38 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Mar 20, 2020Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE450 AND GLS450 vehicles. The seams on the rear crossmember may have been insufficiently welded. This may allow cracks to form when towing, possibly causing the rear crossmember to detach from the vehicle.
20V172000 · 224 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Aug 12, 2019Fire risk2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 — Equipment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain from the air conditioner into the passenger compartment.
19V587000 · 18K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Aug 16, 2018Crash risk2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63S and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing braking performance.
18V539000 · 9K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.