2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-732 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 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
Forward collision avoidance10
Lane departure10

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

5 recalls

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 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.

84%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 24V-207 · Mar 15, 2024 · 116,020 vehicles · 97,671 repaired

Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2025 Q1

Structure: body

Recall 23V-178 · Mar 17, 2023 · 70,225 vehicles · 63,268 repaired

Risk. Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
80%repaired · 2024 Q3

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 22V-732 · Sep 30, 2022 · 59,574 vehicles · 47,683 repaired

Risk. A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during 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

2022 vs. every other GLS 580 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 580 4MATIC median. How we score

'20'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GLS 580 4MATIC owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

When coming into the proximity of devices along the highway that transmit radio/communication signals, message appears with several indicator symbols illuminated, “Temporarily Unavailable-Sensors are Dirty”. None of the ADAS functions work until you stop and restart the engine, or sometimes will…
Complaint 11590915 · May 27, 2024

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