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2016 Mercedes Benz GLS

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

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

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.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018217

27 April 2018

Transport Canada lists: GL 2012–2017 · Gle 2012–2017 · GLS 2012–2017 · ML 2012–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS), the oil in the ACS’s reservoir could start foaming under certain dynamic driving situations in combination with an oil level below minimum. The oil foam could leak out of the oil reservoir through the vent holes in the sealing cap and spray onto hot surface components of the exhaust system. This could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the ACS reservoir for proper oil level and replace the sealing cap with an updated part.

1,627 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2017501

17 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2016–2017 · GLS 2016–2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts and CMVSS 115 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Excess bulkhead insulation material may have been used during manufacturing, and as a result, could extend into the lower area of the windshield. This excess insulation could cover the VIN label, and potentially affect bonding of the windshield. If the windshield bonding is affected on the passenger side, in the event of a crash (where passenger frontal airbag deployment is warranted), the airbag may not deploy as designed, which would fail to meet the requirements of the standard, and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the bulkhead insulation for excess material and remove it as necessary. In the event of compromised windshield bonding, the bonding will be reworked.

472 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2017207

11 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: E 2016–2017 · Gle 2016–2017 · GLS 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the electric power steering connector may not be properly sealed against water entry. This could allow moisture to enter the power steering control unit which could interrupt the signal and cause the electric steering assist to deactivate. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction dealers will replace the connector and, if necessary, replace the steering rack.

6,405 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2017060 · manufacturer campaign 2017020004

9 February 2017

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2016–2017 · GLS 2016–2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts and CMVSS 212 - Windshield Mounting. The bonding of the windshield might not meet specifications of the 212 standard. This could result in the possibility of the windshield separating in the event of a crash, and in the case of a head-on collision warranting deployment of the passenger frontal airbag, the windshield might not be able to support the airbag as intended, affecting compliance to the 208 standard and increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the windshield.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

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.