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2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for POWER TRAIN issues.

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #24V118000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Other MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 recalls
VISIBILITY
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class Years

2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
8 recalls

Similar POWER TRAIN Recalls in Other Vehicles

2020 FORD Explorer
84 POWER TRAIN recalls
2021 FORD F-150
84 POWER TRAIN recalls
2014 FORD Fusion
72 POWER TRAIN recalls
2021 FORD Explorer
60 POWER TRAIN recalls
2022 FORD Explorer
60 POWER TRAIN recalls
2013 FORD Fusion
60 POWER TRAIN recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE recall for the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class? (Campaign #24V118000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.