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Model year 2022 · Mercedes-Benz

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG GLS63, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V207000March 15, 2024Electrical System › Wiring
24V118000February 16, 2024Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software
23V880000December 21, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V445000June 26, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V178000March 17, 2023Structure › Body
22V936000December 16, 2022Steering › Critical Fasteners
22V732000September 30, 2022Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
22V680000September 12, 2022Structure › Body
22V365000May 20, 2022Communication › Auto Crash Notification
22V231000April 8, 2022Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Structure (2) · Communication (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V207000Manufacturer no. 2024040002

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
March 15, 2024
Owner notification
May 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
116,020 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLS63, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

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

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V207000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V118000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 16, 2024
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
105,071 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS 450 4MATIC

Defect summary

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

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V118000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V880000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2023
Owner notification
February 23, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
79,676 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLS63, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V880000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V445000Manufacturer no. 2023070012

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
June 26, 2023
Owner notification
September 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
143,551 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLS63, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V178000Manufacturer no. 2023040011

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2023
Owner notification
May 5, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
70,225 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLS63, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V178000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V936000Manufacturer no. 2022120016

Steering › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
December 16, 2022
Owner notification
January 27, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
69 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS 450 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V936000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V732000Manufacturer no. 2022100011

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
September 30, 2022
Owner notification
November 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
59,574 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

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

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V732000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V680000Manufacturer no. 2022090010

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
September 12, 2022
Owner notification
November 1, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
161,000 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS 450 4MATIC

Defect summary

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

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V680000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V365000Manufacturer no. See Recall Schedule

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2022
Owner notification
July 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
242,722 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS 450 4MATIC

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V365000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V231000Manufacturer no. 2022040017

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2022
Owner notification
July 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
21,306 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS 450 4MATIC

Defect summary

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

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V231000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 18, 2024.