Model year 2025 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class at 15–21 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15–21

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.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, newest first.

Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Interior

NHTSA 25V325000 Reported May 30, 2025
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2025060001)
Units affected
26 (estimate)
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2025 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.

2025 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 DrivePremium14/18/15 mpg$5,500578
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 DrivePremium14/19/16 mpg$5,150548
GLS600 4matic Maybach4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium13/18/15 mpg$5,500588

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.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, most recently on Jul 14, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Service brakes2
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Lane departure: Assist1
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch1
Power train1
Seat belts1
Steering1

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—
2024 GLS-Class16–21 mpg019—
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—

All Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

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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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