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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450

22 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450

Official recalls have been issued for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Mercedes-Benz service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Mercedes-Benz customer service.

  1. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    MAR 15, 2024
    Vehicles Affected
    116,020
  2. RECALL:

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 16, 2024
    Vehicles Affected
    105,071
  3. RECALL:

    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, ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 17, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    61,450
  4. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    SEP 30, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    59,574
  5. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    SEP 12, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    161,000
  6. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    JUL 01, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    81
  7. RECALL:

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 20, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    234,918
  8. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    APR 08, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    21,306
  9. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    APR 08, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    126,443
  10. RECALL:

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

    Date Announced
    DEC 13, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    139
  11. RECALL: Seats Assembled Incorrectly

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

    Date Announced
    OCT 18, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    27
  12. RECALL: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

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

    Date Announced
    MAY 14, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    343,191
  13. RECALL: Water Intrusion From AC Drain Hose May Cause Short

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 23, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    6,331
  14. RECALL: Electronic Stability Control Malfunction/FMVSS 126

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

    Date Announced
    FEB 12, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    41,838
  15. RECALL: Dashboard May Impair Passenger Air Bag Deployment

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    8
  16. RECALL: Inaccurate Vehicle Location For Emergency Services

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

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    1,292,258
  17. RECALL: Incorrectly Installed Electrical Ground

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

    Date Announced
    OCT 09, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    12,799
  18. RECALL: Shock Absorbers May Wear Prematurely

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

    Date Announced
    JUN 05, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    38
  19. RECALL: Rear Crossmember May Detach

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

    Date Announced
    MAR 20, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    224
  20. RECALL: Interior Switches May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 101

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

    Date Announced
    FEB 14, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    2,101
  21. RECALL: Rear Door Window Trim May Detach

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

    Date Announced
    OCT 04, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    13,799
  22. RECALL: Incorrectly Installed Air Conditioner Drain Hoses

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 12, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    18,392

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