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recalls
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 has 4 recalls covering 1.55 million vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; suspension is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2018: 4
Units affected
1.55M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
+100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Suspension2
- Unknown or other2
- Electrical system1
- Engine1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Power train1
- Seat belts1
- Complaints
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 by component
- Electrical system2 · 1.53M units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 8,700 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 9,044 units
Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | MERCEDES-BENZ A 220, AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63 and 55 more (2017-2022): Electrical systemNo. 22V365000 | Injury | 242,722 |
| Feb 5, 2021 | MERCEDES-BENZ A 220, AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63 and 93 more (2016-2021): Electrical systemNo. 21V058000 | Crash risk | 1,292,258 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, AMG GLE63S, AMG GLS63 and 3 more (2018): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 18V539000 | Crash risk | 9,044 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, AMG GLS63, GLE350 and 15 more (2017-2018): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 17V816000 | Injury | 8,700 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 have?
4 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550, for 1.55 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550?
Suspension: named in 2 of the 8 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLS 550, then unknown or other (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.