2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC Recall: Front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can cause…
NHTSA campaign 22V466000 · Air Bags · filed Jul 1, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070006.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 580 4MATIC | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V466000 (manufacturer number 2022070006). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.