Mercedes-Benz GLS Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2024Worst | 0 | 13 | 0 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Full report → |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
Most Common GLS Problems
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
GLS Years to Avoid
Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.
Best GLS Years to Buy
Mercedes-Benz GLS Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Mercedes-Benz GLS Reliability
What year GLS has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 13 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2024 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS reliable?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS has accumulated 13 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2026 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used GLS.
What are the most common GLS problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Mercedes-Benz GLS across recent model years are: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 reports), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 reports), POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 reports), VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my GLS has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Mercedes-Benz GLS using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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