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2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 580

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

13.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,092

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024171 · manufacturer campaign 9190101

15 March 2024

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2020–2024 · GLS 2020–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolt for the 48 V ground connection under the passenger seat may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt.

Why it matters

Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the ground connection.

17,820 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2024103 · manufacturer campaign 5494206

16 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2020–2023 · GLS 2020–2023

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the engine to stall during a downshift. As a result, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a V6 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the transmission control unit software.

18,062 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2023672 · manufacturer campaign 4790205

15 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Amg 2021–2024 · C 2021–2024 · Class 2021–2024 · CLS 2021–2024 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2023-353.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.

7,531 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2023353 · manufacturer campaign 4790205 / 4790206 / 4790207

23 June 2023

Transport Canada lists: Amg 2021–2023 · C 2021–2023 · Class 2021–2023 · CLS 2021–2023 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.

18,461 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2023151 · manufacturer campaign 7490001

17 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2022–2023 · GLS 2022–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the window trim on the rear doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the window trim could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2022-509

Why it matters

Window trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the window trim on the rear doors and repair them, if necessary.

6,870 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 37% of 193 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
310 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 580 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 580. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 580 get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 580 at 13.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 310 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 580 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,092 in fuel, producing roughly 6,098 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.