Model year 2024 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class at 16–21 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

16–21

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG GLS63 4MATIC+, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG GLS63 4matic Plus4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/18/16 mpg$5,150564
GLS450 4matic3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900428
GLS580 4matic4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/20/16 mpg$5,150554
GLS600 4matic Maybach4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/19/16 mpg$5,150574

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, most recently on Aug 26, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other7
Electrical system4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking4
Engine2
Wheels2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Power train1
Seats1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 GLS-Class21 mpg01—
2026 GLS-Class15–21 mpg23—
2025 GLS-Class15–21 mpg110—
2023 GLS-Class16–20 mpg510—
2022 GLS-Class15–20 mpg1017—
2021 GLS-Class16–21 mpg1238—
2020 GLS-Class18–21 mpg2438—
2019 GLS-Class15–18 mpg328—
2018 GLS-Class15–19 mpg422—
2017 GLS-Class14–19 mpg1042—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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