Official campaign summaries
Campaign 24V207000 · reported Mar 15, 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 24V118000 · reported Feb 16, 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 23V177000 · reported Mar 17, 2023
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V732000 · reported Sep 30, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V680000 · reported Sep 12, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: STRUCTURE:BODY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V466000 · reported Jul 1, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V365000 · reported May 20, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V232000 · reported Apr 8, 2022
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 20 recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. The most recent was reported on Mar 15, 2024 (campaign 24V207000); the earliest listed was reported on Aug 12, 2019 (campaign 19V587000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450?
Campaign 24V207000, reported to NHTSA on Mar 15, 2024 by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Electrical System (5 campaigns); Structure (3 campaigns); Seats (2 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (2 campaigns); Equipment (2 campaigns); Power Train (1 campaign); Visibility (1 campaign); Air Bags (1 campaign); Fuel System, Gasoline (1 campaign); Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1 campaign); Suspension (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.