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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 224 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class model years with the most are the 2017 (42), 2020 (38) and 2021 (38). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (10), 2022 (17) and 2024 (19), out of 8 model years from 2017 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class model years, 1 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2025 (1), 2017 (0) and 2018 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class years have the most check engine light complaints?
14 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2019 (4), 2020 (4) and 2021 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
14 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2020 (6), 2022 (5) and 2023 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 8.4% for cars first registered in 2019 to 13.5% for 2016, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.