Car · Mercedes-Benz recalls

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class recalls by model year

NHTSA lists 38 recall campaigns across the 2017 to 2023 GLS-Class model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.

Trims in these campaigns

NHTSA files Mercedes-Benz recalls under trim names, not under "GLS-Class". These are the trims named in the campaigns above, with how many campaigns name each. Your trim is usually badged on the trunk lid.

• GLS450 34
• GLS580 23
• AMG GLS63 19
• GLS550 7
• AMG GLS63 S 1
• GLS350d 1

Parts that come up most

Across these years, the parts named most often in GLS-Class campaigns are:

• Electrical system (6 campaigns)
• Structure (5 campaigns)
• Air bags (4 campaigns)
• Fuel system, gasoline (3 campaigns)
• Visibility (3 campaigns)
• Steering (2 campaigns)

One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.

Check repair status at NHTSASave my car and watch its recalls

More: all Mercedes-Benz recalls.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class recall questions

Which Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class year has the most recalls?

Of the model years we list, the 2020 GLS-Class has the most, with 24 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.

Should I avoid a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class with recalls?

Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Not a repair shop, estimates only.