Mercedes-Benz GLS

Name: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

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RECALL ALERT: There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Predicted Reliability

We expect the 2026 GLS will be less reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on limited data from the 2024 model, plus similar Mercedes-Benz SUVs.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls

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Consumer Reports obtains its reliability data from a questionnaire that is sent to subscribers. In the questionnaire, we ask subscribers to note any problems with their cars that occurred in the past 12 months. They are asked to identify problems that they considered serious (because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime).

A typical model has about 200 to 400 samples for each model year. For some model years, typically those of older or less popular cars, we do not have a large enough sample size to provide results of statistical confidence.

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AIR BAGS

Mar 27, 2026

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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Summary:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

What should you do:

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

For more information:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 26V199000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 932

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