repaired · 2026 Q3
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
Risk. A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-325 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes
2Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC 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.
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
2025 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
'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLS 450 4MATIC owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brake pads completely worn after 11K miles - this seems like premature wear and like there is a potential issue with the braking system on the GLS450.
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a serious malfunction of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system. This malfunction caused my vehicle to unexpectedly perform an emergency stop without a valid cause, resulting in significant damage to its suspension system. Incident Details:…
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