NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Mercedes Benz GLS450 Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS450 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS450. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "GLS 450".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS450. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Disabled Emergency Call System
NHTSA #22V365000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 20, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 242,722 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified July 8, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
NHTSA #21V058000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported February 5, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,292,258 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2021020025 · Owners notified March 12, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
NHTSA #18V539000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 9,044 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2018080013 · Owners notified September 14, 2018 · Vehicles built April 5, 2018 – June 26, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing braking performance.
Safety consequence
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.
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.
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