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Mercedes-Benz GLS450

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

173

Active records

Recalls

37

Active records

TSBs

274

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

8

Crashes

13

Fires

13

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLS450

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Operating state

52

Condition issue

48

Reporting mechanism

42

Driver assistance issue

27

Engine behavior

24

Thermal issue

22

Braking behavior

20

Performance issue

18

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Electrical issue

11

Fluid issue

11

Electrified system issue

9

Starting behavior

9

Noise

8

Powering on/off behavior

8

Smell

8

Infotainment behavior

7

Safety restraint issue

7

Access/entry issue

5

Ride/handling behavior

5

Safety restraint behavior

5

Steering behavior

5

Lighting behavior

4

Vibration/harshness

3

HVAC behavior

2

Recent change

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

Filed May 26, 2026


Brake pads completely worn after 11K miles - this seems like premature wear and like there is a potential issue with the braking system on the GLS450.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed May 22, 2026


I am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. My vehicle experienced low oil pressure warnings and engine warning lights, which were diagnosed as a faulty oil pump solenoid valve. The repair required removing major engine components, resulting in a cost of $5,000 that I paid personally. It is important to note that Mercedes-Benz updated the valve design in the following model year, indicating that the company was aware of a defect in the original design. This…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed May 15, 2026


Window trim on the passenger rear window fell off while driving- it put others at risk by flying off the vehicle on the interstate- Mercedes Benz of Omaha quoted replacement of the window trim parts- no warning messages on dash

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed May 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLS. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the rear door window trim bars on the passenger side detached from the window. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed as a rear door window trim detachment however the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage 65,000.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed May 15, 2026


I have been receiving errors that visibility is reduced. Lane departure system is not working and car has brake suddenly in moderate traffic despite not being close to vehicle ahead of me.

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed May 10, 2026


Fire

The engine wiring harness insulation near the ignition coil connectors prematurely deteriorated due to prolonged exposure to engine heat in the turbocharger/exhaust area. Multiple wiring connectors exhibited brittle, cracked insulation with exposed conductors. The degraded wiring began shorting within the ignition system, causing engine misfires, ignition circuit faults, and eventual loss of engine operation. While being operated by a rental customer the vehicle developed severe misfires…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed May 10, 2026


I am submitting a complaint regarding the air conditioning system in my vehicle. The vehicle has a refrigerant (Freon) leak that causes the air conditioning system to stop cooling properly. In addition, there is a loud abnormal noise coming from the AC system while operating. The issue has progressively become worse. The air conditioner either blows warm air or loses cooling performance completely, especially during normal driving conditions. The abnormal noise appears when the AC compressor…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed Apr 24, 2026


The panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered. I was driving on highway under open sky and the sun roof just imploded and all the glass came shattering inside all over. There were no extreme weather or any construction or chances of any debris from anything around. No impact object could be identified upon inspection after the car was stopped.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed Apr 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder lane and the contact discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. A dealer was contacted, and the dealer suggested that the insurance provider be contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450

Filed Apr 1, 2026


Crash

On November 30, 2024, I purchased a new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC equipped with factory-installed Pirelli tires (size: P 275/45HR21 front; 315/40HR21 rear). At the time of the accident on February 22, 2026, the vehicle had only 15,257 miles. While driving on the interstate in wet conditions, the tires failed to provide adequate traction, causing the vehicle to hydroplane. The loss of traction felt as though the vehicle was driving on ice and was inconsistent with over a year of prior…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.