Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz gls-class has 0 recalls, 35 complaints.
0
Recalls
35
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS580. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, th... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | WHEELS | Both rear wheels on this vehicle have developed cracks which leads to tire pressure loss. Apparentl... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | On [XXX], I was heading home from work traveling [XXX] on [XXX] through Atlanta's usual heavy traffi... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | System malfunctioned detail: 48v battery malfunction, 12v battery malfunction. Safety concern: I w... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle has just over 31k miles. ON multiple occasions, the vehicle randomly shuts off and displays ... |
| Sep 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving only 30mph through my suburban neighborhood bringing my kids to school in the morning ... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle was purchased pre-owned. Mercedes Me is still associated with previous owner. Mercedes una... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle was purchased pre-owned. Mercedes Me is still associated with previous owner. Mercedes una... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | 1. Unknown, smoke started coming from under the passenger side seat, car is a complete loss. 2. Smo... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Cluster Information Display Black out on and off. Cannot see speedometer and headup display also tur... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving and all of a sudden. The car felt like it was swirling left and right and I was trying... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We accepted delivery of our brand new vehicle in May 2021 from the dealer. In July 2021, the vehicle... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Delivered an unfinished or car with a broken part,Seat Problem not locking properly, Electrical Prob... |
| Oct 5, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact received notification of 23V445000 (Fuel S... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Wipers - I have had repeated issues with the windshield wipers on this vehicle. I have taken it to t... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle i... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | On four occasions my car has stalled while in traffic very early in my ownership and then it happene... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,STRUCTURE | My Mercedes has the automatic doors that close. I was closing the driver door with my back to the do... |
| Nov 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Incident 1: May 2022 Vehicle was sitting in driveway overnight and would not start in the morning. ... |
| Oct 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car would not start, 48 volt system failure |