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Model year 2023 · Mercedes-Benz

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 4MATIC+, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 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

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (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 4MATIC+, 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 4MATIC+, 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 4MATIC+, 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 4MATIC+, 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

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