Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLS
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz GLS. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz GLS have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest GLS’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mercedes-Benz GLS Owners’ Reviews.
Latest GLS’s Issues in the UK
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (2019 – 2022) – THE SEAT BACKREST
on 11/11/2022MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (20/06/2019 – 10/06/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The springs in the locking mechanism of the seat backrest of the third seat row may […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (2018 – 2021) – THE BOLTING OF THE 48V GROUNDon 23/05/2022
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (11/11/2018 – 28/09/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The bolting of the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might be fastened […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (2020 – 2021) – THE ENGINE CONTROL UNITon 10/02/2022
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (23/06/2020 – 11/10/2021) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet […]
Currently 5157 Recalls