Model year
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLS-Class for 2024. Under the matched names AMG GLS63 4MATIC+, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 580 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 19 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLS 450 4MATIC are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 42 complaints
- 2018 22 complaints
- 2019 28 complaints
- 2020 38 complaints
- 2021 38 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 19 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2024. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| GLS 450 4MATIC | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| GLS 580 4MATIC | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for GLS 450 4MATIC
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for GLS 450 4MATIC
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for GLS 450 4MATIC
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLS63 4matic Plus · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| GLS580 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| GLS450 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| GLS600 4matic Maybach · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.