2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-365 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

91%repaired · 2026 Q2

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · 219,931 repaired

Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2019 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 18V-539 · Aug 16, 2018 · 9,044 vehicles · 8,416 repaired

Risk. Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other AMG GLS63 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLS63 median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'26
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In owners' words

What AMG GLS63 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Took vechicle for warranty repair of the frozen and suck both front calipers to Rallye mercedes dealer, repair was refused, car was noty drivable since brakes were stuck, still was kicked out of the dealership
Complaint 11437633 · Oct 21, 2021

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