2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2027 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

2027 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Engine oil specification and quantity is not provided. New vehicles did not come with a printed owners manual, and the online manual (July 2026 and Jan 2027 versions) do not specify what oil type to put in the vehicle. It is nowhere to be found in the owners documentation - at risk of putting the…
Complaint 11773606 · Oct 26, 2026

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