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recalls
The Mercedes-Benz GLS550 has 5 recalls covering 1.34 million vehicles as reported; model year 2017 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2017: 5
Units affected
1.34M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-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 GLS550, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other3
- Engine1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Complaints
- 6
- 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 GLS550 by component
- Latches/locks/linkages2 · 15K units
- Communication1 · 24K units
- Electrical system1 · 1.29M units
- Suspension1 · 9,725 units
Mercedes-Benz GLS550 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Mercedes Benz B-CLASS Electric; MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, AMG C63S, AMG CLA45 and 69 more (2013-2017): CommunicationNo. 19V787000 | Injury | 24,226 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63, AMG GLS63, AMG ML63, GL350 and 13 more (2012-2017): SuspensionNo. 18V272000 | Fire | 9,725 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, AMG GLS63, GLE350 and 15 more (2017-2018): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 17V816000 | Injury | 8,700 |
| Feb 8, 2017 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, AMG GLS63, GLE 400 and 5 more (2017): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 17V077000 | Crash risk | 5,882 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS550. 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 GLS550 have?
5 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz GLS550, for 1.34 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is latches/locks/linkages (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz GLS550?
Unknown or other: named in 3 of the 6 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLS550, then engine (1). 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.