2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
3
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
20
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskA 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured… · Mar 15, 2024
- Crash riskTransmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine… · Feb 16, 2024
- Fire riskAir conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water… · Mar 17, 2023
- Crash riskDue to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in… · Sep 30, 2022
- Crash riskDue to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach · Sep 12, 2022
- Crash riskFront air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can cause the air… · Jul 1, 2022
- Crash riskPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details · May 20, 2022
- Fire riskA ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger… · Apr 8, 2022