2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450.

20222024
Complaints
16
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Brakes

#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450.

Brakes
4
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Engine Problems
3
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
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Electrical Faults
1
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
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Fuel System
1
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Lane Departure: Assist
1
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Wheel Issues
1
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Recalls for 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~514,543 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.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450?
Top reported problems: Brakes (4 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 514,543 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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