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2022 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

9

9 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.

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

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022551 · manufacturer campaign 9391001

29 September 2022

Transport Canada lists: GLS 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the springs that lock the backrest for the third-row seat may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seat backrest may not fully lock in place.

Why it matters

A seat backrest that isn't locked could move in a crash and increase the risk of injury.

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 third-row seat, and replace the backrest if necessary. To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should not transport any passengers in the third-row seat until the recall repairs have been completed.

5,987 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022509 · manufacturer campaign 7490001

9 September 2022

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2020–2022 · GLS 2020–2022

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.

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.

17,387 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2022263 · manufacturer campaign 5498816

20 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: A 2019–2022 · Amg 2019–2022 · Cla 2019–2022 · Class 2019–2022 · and 10 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.

Why it matters

If the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

49,728 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2022173 · manufacturer campaign 5491807

8 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: Gle 2020–2022 · GLS 2020–2022

What is wrong

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

Why it matters

A loose or overheated wire connection could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, tighten the ground connection for the 48 V electrical system under the front passenger seat.

3,261 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2022 Mercedes Benz GLS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2022 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.