{"id":"2019_mercedes_benz_gls_class","make":"Mercedes-Benz","make_slug":"mercedes-benz","model":"GLS-Class","model_slug":"gls-class","year":2019,"url":"/mercedes-benz/gls-class/2019/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":40682,"model":"GLS450 4matic","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":16,"hwy":22,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":488,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4300,"save_spend":-10250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":40761,"model":"GLS550 4matic","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":8,"displ":4.7,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":14,"hwy":19,"comb":16,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":572,"fe_score":2,"ghg_score":2,"fuel_cost":4850,"save_spend":-13000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":40984,"model":"AMG GLS63","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 7-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":13,"hwy":18,"comb":15,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":601,"fe_score":2,"ghg_score":2,"fuel_cost":5150,"save_spend":-14500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Thu May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2019"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"24V207000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-03-15","owner_notified":"2024-05-03","units":116020,"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.","consequence":"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":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024040002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V365000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2022-05-20","owner_notified":"2022-07-08","units":242722,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.  An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.","consequence":"A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.  Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"See Recall Schedule","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V058000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-02-05","owner_notified":"2021-03-12","units":1292258,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.  The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.","consequence":"Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.  The recall began March 12, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.","notes":"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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021020025","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":79,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":28,"crash":1,"fire":2,"injured":2,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",6],["Engine And Engine Cooling",4],["Power Train",3],["Electrical System",3],["Suspension",3],["Back Over Prevention",2]],"by_year":{"2019":2,"2020":2,"2021":1,"2022":4,"2023":3,"2024":6,"2025":5,"2026":5},"excerpts":[["2026-09-02","Power Train","The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic. The contact stated that vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service, and it was discovered that the U-joint on front driveshaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train); ho\u2026"],["2026-08-25","Power Train","the vehicle suffered a sudden and catastrophic engine failure while being driven on the freeway at about 60mph. The engine seized and the vehicle lost propulsion creating a serious safety concern"],["2026-06-22","Structure","The front vehicle hood keep saying it open but is lock keep getting a message saying is open I am afraid is might come out lock and cause me to an accident"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":18,"ncap":null,"complaints":28},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}