Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Airbag
High risk
Mar 27, 2026
Model years: 2026
On certain vehicles, the wrong fabric may have been used for the passenger-front airbag cushion. As a result, the passenger-front airbag may not inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Electrical
High risk
Mar 15, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the bolt for the 48 V ground connection under the passenger seat may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 16, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the engine to stall during a downshift. As a result, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 15, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt, Mercedes-Benz C Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz G Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 23, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt, Mercedes-Benz C Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz G Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Mar 17, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hose might be installed incorrectly. This could allow water to leak inside the vehicle. If this happens, electrical components could
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Mar 17, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the window trim on the rear doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the window trim could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 29, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the springs that lock the backrest for the third-row seat may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seat backrest may not fully lock in place.
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Sep 9, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the window trim on the rear doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the window trim could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Label
High risk
Jul 6, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with Michelin Primacy Tour A/S tires, the maximum tire pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire is lower than the maximum tire pressure speci
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Other
High risk
May 20, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Electrical
High risk
Apr 8, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, a ground connection under the front passenger seat may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the connection and wiring could overheat. Safety R
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 13, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, small particles could damage the seals between the fuel rail and fuel injectors. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz C Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glb Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Visual System
High risk
May 14, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz Gla Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Apr 26, 2021
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hose might be installed incorrectly. This could allow water to leak inside the vehicle. If this happens, electrical components could
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Electrical
High risk
Feb 12, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle loca
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz B Class, Mercedes-Benz C Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Accessories
High risk
Feb 1, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Slc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gt Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 3, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may be pushed into the gap between the vehicle body and the seat cushion. If this happens, the seat occupan
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 23, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: Certain vehicles may not display the correct warning indicator when there is a problem with the brake system. As a result, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp ("BRAK
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gla Class, Mercedes-Benz Glb Class, Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 14, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, if the hazard lights are switched on while the ignition is off, the lights on some interior switches may not work. When the ignition and lights are turn
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz A Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Electrical
High risk
Aug 13, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the air conditioning drain hoses may not be installed correctly. This could allow condensation water from the air conditioner to enter the passenger compartmen
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Brakes
High risk
Aug 17, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake perfor
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Coupe, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Engine
High risk
Apr 27, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS), the oil in the ACS’s reservoir could start foaming under certain dynamic driving situations in combination with an
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Gl Class, Mercedes-Benz Ml Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Dec 19, 2017
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. The left (driver's side) door locks may indicate
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Oct 17, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts and CMVSS 115 - Vehicle Ident
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Coupe, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Sep 20, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the bonding of the frontal glass cover and the rear glass element of the panoramic sunroof might not meet specifications. As a result, the sunroof glass could
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Steering
High risk
Apr 11, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the electric power steering connector may not be properly sealed against water entry. This could allow moisture to enter the power steering control unit which
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Coupe
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Feb 9, 2017
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 201 - Occupant Protection. The latch securing the center console doors mi
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Coupe, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz Gls Class — Structure
High risk
Feb 9, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts and CMVSS 212 - Windshield M
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class