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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 11 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (2017–2027). The 2027 model is rated 21 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 41 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GLS-Class | 1 | 21 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 GLS-Class | 4 | 15–21 mpg | 2 | 3 | — |
| 2025 GLS-Class | 4 | 15–21 mpg | 1 | 10 | — |
| 2024 GLS-Class | 4 | 16–21 mpg | 0 | 19 | — |
| 2023 GLS-Class | 4 | 16–20 mpg | 5 | 10 | — |
| 2022 GLS-Class | 4 | 15–20 mpg | 10 | 17 | — |
| 2021 GLS-Class | 4 | 16–21 mpg | 12 | 38 | — |
| 2020 GLS-Class | 2 | 18–21 mpg | 24 | 38 | — |
| 2019 GLS-Class | 3 | 15–18 mpg | 3 | 28 | — |
| 2018 GLS-Class | 3 | 15–19 mpg | 4 | 22 | — |
| 2017 GLS-Class | 3 | 14–19 mpg | 10 | 42 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V353000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Buckle assembly, reported May 29, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V199000 — Air bags: Passenger side frontal: Cushion, reported Mar 27, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V325000 — Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Interior, reported May 30, 2025; model years 2025
- 24V207000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Mar 15, 2024; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 24V118000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module: Software, reported Feb 16, 2024; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V880000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Dec 21, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V733000 — Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly, reported Nov 1, 2023; model years 2020
- 23V445000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jun 26, 2023; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V178000 — Structure: Body, reported Mar 17, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V177000 — Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system, reported Mar 17, 2023; model years 2020, 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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