Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has 7 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact heard an abnormal humming sound when the v... |
| May 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fire started in the Engine and consumed the entire vehicle in less than 5 minutes |
| Mar 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car destroyed by fire on March 19, 2023 while at a quick stop near Chickasaw, OK. Car was last servi... |
| May 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Our car, Mercedes GLS 450, caught on fire after pulled into the garage from a short drive on local s... |
| Mar 3, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS, THE REAR TAILGATE OPENED BY ITSELF 3 TIMES IN 8 DAYS... |
| Dec 3, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 WEEKS OLD. A FAULTY ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CEASE OPERATING IN ... |