2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Recalls, Safety Defects & Free Remedies

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Recall Campaigns

Federal recall campaigns

Urgent Safety Directives

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Affected Subsystems

Electrical System, Body & Structure

Authorized Remedy

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Federal Safety Campaign Analysis

Executive Recall Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 24 official safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Electrical System, Body & Structure, Air Bags & Restraints. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS belongs to the 3rd Generation (X167) platform.

VIN Specificity Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is open.

Campaign Status & Legal Rights

• Federal Authority: Recalls administered under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
• Free Dealer Remedy: Under federal law, safety defect repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers.
• Latest Campaign Filing: Recorded on March 15, 2024.

Federal Directives

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (24)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #24V207000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Filed: March 15, 2024

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.

NHTSA Campaign #24V118000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Filed: February 16, 2024

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

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.

NHTSA Campaign #23V733000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Filed: November 1, 2023

What is defective?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS580 vehicles. Due to a software error, the sunroof may close unexpectedly when the "car wash mode" is activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Safety Risk / Consequence

A sunroof that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will update the sunroof control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023110007.

NHTSA Campaign #23V177000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Filed: March 17, 2023

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.

NHTSA Campaign #22V732000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Filed: September 30, 2022

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

NHTSA Campaign #22V680000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Filed: September 12, 2022

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.

NHTSA Campaign #22V466000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Filed: July 1, 2022

What is defective?

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."

Safety Risk / Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

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.

NHTSA Campaign #22V365000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Filed: May 20, 2022 OTA Update

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

NHTSA Campaign #22V232000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Filed: April 8, 2022

What is defective?

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."

Safety Risk / Consequence

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

NHTSA Campaign #22V231000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Filed: April 8, 2022

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

NHTSA Campaign #21V961000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Filed: December 13, 2021

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

NHTSA Campaign #21V818000 SEATS

Filed: October 18, 2021

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Incorrectly assembled seats may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021110010.

NHTSA Campaign #21V771000 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Filed: October 1, 2021

What is defective?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly.

Safety Risk / Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

NHTSA Campaign #21V354000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Filed: May 14, 2021 OTA Update

What is defective?

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."

Safety Risk / Consequence

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.

NHTSA Campaign #21V288000 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Filed: April 23, 2021

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040024.

NHTSA Campaign #21V071000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Filed: February 12, 2021

What is defective?

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."

Safety Risk / Consequence

If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.

NHTSA Campaign #21V058000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Filed: February 5, 2021 OTA Update

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

NHTSA Campaign #21V057000 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

Filed: February 5, 2021

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030003.

NHTSA Campaign #20V626000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Filed: October 9, 2020

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.

NHTSA Campaign #20V329000 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Filed: June 5, 2020

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

Premature wear of the front struts and rear shock absorbers can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front strut assemblies and rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090001.

NHTSA Campaign #20V172000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Filed: March 20, 2020

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

If the rear crossmember detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear crossmember, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060013.

NHTSA Campaign #20V089000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Filed: February 14, 2020

What is defective?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety Risk / Consequence

If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030019.

NHTSA Campaign #19V709000 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Filed: October 4, 2019

What is defective?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLS580 4MATIC vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach.

Safety Risk / Consequence

The detached trim can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and fasten the rear door window trim, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100011.

NHTSA Campaign #19V587000 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Filed: August 12, 2019

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

If a significant volume of water enters the driver and passenger side foot wells, it might cause corrosion and/or short circuits to the electrical components in the area, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled; the vehicle may not be able to be unlocked and/or started; and the engine limp-home mode might be activated during driving. These features increase the risk of an injury or crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080005.

Subsystem Scope

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

01 6 CAMPAIGNS

Electrical System

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Electrical System subsystem.

18 Consumer Complaints →

02 5 CAMPAIGNS

Body & Structure

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Body & Structure subsystem.

2 Consumer Complaints →

03 2 CAMPAIGNS

Air Bags & Restraints

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Air Bags & Restraints subsystem.

2 Consumer Complaints →

04 2 CAMPAIGNS

Brakes & Traction Control

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Brakes & Traction Control subsystem.

2 Consumer Complaints →

05 2 CAMPAIGNS

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Driver Assistance & Safety Tech subsystem.

7 Consumer Complaints →

06 2 CAMPAIGNS

Other / Miscellaneous

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Other / Miscellaneous subsystem.

1 Consumer Complaints →

07 2 CAMPAIGNS

Seats & Interior

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Seats & Interior subsystem.

1 Consumer Complaints →

08 2 CAMPAIGNS

Visibility, Wipers & Glass

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Visibility, Wipers & Glass subsystem.

2 Consumer Complaints →

09 1 CAMPAIGN

Fuel & Propulsion System

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Fuel & Propulsion System subsystem.

8 Consumer Complaints →

010 1 CAMPAIGN

Powertrain & Transmission

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Powertrain & Transmission subsystem.

4 Consumer Complaints →

011 1 CAMPAIGN

Suspension

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Suspension subsystem.

2 Consumer Complaints →

Fleet History

Recall History for Mercedes-Benz GLS

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2017–2026)

Model Year	NHTSA Recalls	NHTSA Complaints	Detailed Report
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS	8	41	View 2017 Recalls →
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS	4	22	View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS	3	27	View 2019 Recalls →
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Current Page	24	38	Current
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS	12	37	View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS	10	15	View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS	5	10	View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS	0	0	View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS	0	0	View 2025 Recalls →
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS	0	0	View 2026 Recalls →

Consumer Checklist

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns apply to specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and manufacturing date ranges. To verify if your individual vehicle has an uncompleted safety recall:

Locate your 17-character VIN on the driver's side door jamb or dashboard.
Enter the VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Contact any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealership to schedule a free remedy appointment.

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is associated with 24 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns, affecting systems including Electrical System, Body & Structure, Air Bags & Restraints.

A recall campaign listing indicates that a safety defect or noncompliance standard was determined for specific production runs of this vehicle model year.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' directives for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

No official 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' safety advisories are associated with recall records for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS in AutoUtility's current dataset.

Urgent directives apply to critical safety risks; standard recall campaigns require timely inspection and remedy at an authorized dealer.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database

Are recall repairs free for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge.

Federal law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) requires manufacturers and franchised dealers to provide authorized safety recall repairs at no cost to the vehicle owner. Because campaigns apply to specific production runs and option packages, vehicle owners must verify their 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm individual applicability.

Source: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301)

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

Not necessarily. Model-year recall campaigns typically apply to specific vehicle production date ranges, assembly plants, or optional equipment packages.

AutoUtility's model-year records describe campaign scope; owners must check their individual 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm if an open recall applies to their specific vehicle.

Source: NHTSA VIN Lookup Service

Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database under 49 U.S.C. 30118.

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