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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints175 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC has problems

17 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
Electrical system30
Forward collision avoidance32
Wheels21
Service brakes20
Seats11
Engine10
Structure10
Tires11
Lane departure11
2 other systems22

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

0 recalls

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other GLS 450 4MATIC 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 GLS 450 4MATIC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What GLS 450 4MATIC owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While traveling at highway speeds, the digital instrument cluster suffered a sudden, complete power loss and went entirely black for approximately 5 seconds before rebooting. Component failed: Digital instrument cluster / dashboard display. It is available for inspection. Safety risk: Complete loss…
Complaint 11748661 · Jul 6, 2026
Head-up display unit inoperable on multiple occasions over a span of few months during the first year of ownership. Display panel occasionally went blank, including while driving.
Complaint 11635164 · Jan 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle shut off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a message to exit the vehicle was displayed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer on…
Complaint 11613588 · Sep 9, 2024

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