2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC recalls and problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 GLS 450 4MATIC model years — 4th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
7complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
10,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Visibility

May 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V325000 · 26 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach.

Risk: A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060001.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1
Seat Belts1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC years

2022: 17 complaints2022172023: 7 complaints20232024: 17 complaints20242025: 7 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20262027: 1 complaints20271

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, the latest from May 30, 2025 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), service brakes (2), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.