2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
73 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 70Warranty extension 2Service campaign 1
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of trave…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2026
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearin…LI33.20-P-078406 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 8, 2026
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearin…LI33.20-P-078406 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 7, 2026
- Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument …LI82.85-P-080507 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 26, 2026
- Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with s…LI40.10-P-061032 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 15, 2026
- The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no late…PSL-NCU Return Parts 5/15 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 15, 2026
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearin…LI33.20-P-078406 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 12, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to a…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 9, 2026
- Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. C…LI54.65-P-080132 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2026
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 25, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Check engine light on with the following fault is current in the VGS Control Unit: P084300 Oil pressure sensor 'A' has a short circuit to positive stored in VGS control u…LI27.19-P-080219 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 13, 2026
- Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load, v…LI27.10-P-075869 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 3, 2026
- Complaint (Original LI document #: LI27.35-P-079039) Clicking noises from the electro-hydraulic control unit (EHS) when the vehicle is stationary and ECO Start/Stop is active (comb…LI27.35-P-080160 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2025
- Complaint Possible complaints about shift quality, issues with learning the park lock, and slipping/rinse entries in the EEPROM or Transmission Health system following the replacem…LI27.35-P-079971 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2025
- Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load, v…LI27.10-P-075869 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 3, 2025
- Complaint After a software update of HERMES communication module N112/9 has been performed on a gray import vehicle, the message "SOS - Service not activated" is displayed in the i…LI82.85-P-079271 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint A clicking/ticking/taping noise from underneath the vehicle with engine off during ECO stop event or after parking See video for example Cause Noise originates within the…LI27.35-P-079039 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 24, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering functionality …LI33.20-P-078406 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 28, 2025
- Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap bef…LI88.60-P-072093 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 24, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing directio…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 15, 2025
- Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The revers…LI54.65-P-066284 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2025
- Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel. This happens several times during the trip. The customer notices the sound of opening a…LI54.65-P-066284 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 25, 2024
- Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital …LI82.85-P-078473 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2024
- Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. Can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test When accelerating with light load, vibrati…LI27.10-P-075869 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 12, 2024
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital …LI82.85-P-078473 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 3, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering functionality …LI33.20-P-078406 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 26, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to the housing cover with pressure compensation diaphragm, the headlamps are a "closed system". This means that the headla…LI82.10-P-078304 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 9, 2024
- Complaint To insure vehicle down time is kept at a minimum and all required information is available when case is escalated, as well as assist technicians with checks that may help…LI27.00-P-075630 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 9, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GL…NCU - 2022080005 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 10, 2024
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class,…CL - 2022080005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G-TRONIC automatic transmission f…LI27.00-P-073124 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2024
- Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. Can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test When accelerating with light load, vibrati…LI27.10-P-075869 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2024
- This is to notify you of an Emission Service Campaign launch to update the Engine Control Unit software on 16 Model Year (MY) 2017 GLS vehicles (166 platform). The vehicles will be…NCU - 2024030005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 18, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz AG (â  MBAGâ  ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, …NCU-OTAcommNoMMC · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 18, 2024
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage â ¢ Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). â ¢ Objects wedged b…LI91.18-P-077075 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2023
- The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in parti…LI82.85-P-076800 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 10, 2023
- "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 â Boost Pressure is Too High"" "LI09.00-P-074093 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 8, 2021
- Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.LI6320P073629 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 16, 2021
- For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric rangeLI08.00-P-072749 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 20, 2021
- Model indicator index.MIMY2017 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 25, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, G…Launch NCU - 202 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 7, 2021
- Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handlesLI77.21-P-072113 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 8, 2020
- This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be ca…EW - HVAC Service · Warranty extension · Visibility/wiper · issued Oct 29, 2020
- Replace tank filler recess and information labelsSC-2020090003 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 25, 2020
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlemen…NCU - HVAC Warra · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 21, 2020
- Event memory in the instrument cluster mileage readings intermittently inaccurateLI54.30-P-070902 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2020
- Information Label on Tire SealantP-SC-2020020001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2020
- 167 GLS headlight low beam faultLI82.10-P-070615 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 10, 2019
- Rework electrical connectors of engine control unitSC-2019090015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2019
- Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the various Model Year (“MY”) 2014 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed below, the engine con…EW- ECU Software · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Mar 13, 2019
- Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.LI54 10-P-066344 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 26, 2017
- Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument clusterLI32 34-P-056198 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 2017
- Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage NutT-SC-2017050009 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 17, 2017
- Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage NutT-SC-2017020020 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 17, 2017
- Replace Fasteners for Rear Axle Camber AdjustmentT-SC-2017020019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 2, 2017
- Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.LI0702P0547173 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2016
- Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.LI8330P0646722 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 17, 2016
- Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.LI8330P0646721 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 11, 2016
- Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.LI1830P0597123 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 5, 2016
- Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. R…LI01.30-P-058630 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 21, 2014