2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Recall: Transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the…
NHTSA campaign 24V118000 · Power Train · filed Feb 16, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk 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 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.
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 | GLE 450 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 450 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS450 | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V118000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.