2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 Problems

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Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450.

20202023
Complaints
25
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450.

Electrical Faults
4
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Engine Problems
3
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Unintended Acceleration
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Sunroof/Moonroof
1
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Wheel Issues
1
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Recalls for 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~977,908 vehicles.

24V207000Electrical System:wiring
~116,020 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

24V118000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software
~105,071 affected

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.

23V880000Fuel Pump
~79,676 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

23V445000Fuel Pump
~143,551 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

23V178000Body Structure
~70,225 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

22V936000Steering:critical Fasteners
~69 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

22V732000Seats:mid/rear Assembly
~59,574 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

22V680000Body Structure
~161,000 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.

22V365000Communication: Auto Crash Notification
~242,722 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 has 25 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 include 6 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 977,908 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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