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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
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. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ACS reservoir for proper oil level and replace the sealing cap with an updated part.
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. The left (driver's side) door locks may indicate a locked position, even when the door is not locked, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will inspect the left door locks, and replace them as necessary.
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. Correction: 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.
On certain vehicles, the bonding of the frontal glass cover and the rear glass element of the panoramic sunroof might not meet specifications. As a result, the sunroof glass could separate from the vehicle while driving, which could create a road hazard and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, and replace as necessary.
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.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The three aluminium screws of the steering box may corrode due to exposure to spray water and aggressive road-grit (salt) used for melting ice. Advanced corrosion could weaken the screws, leading to potential breakage during manoeuvring or parking. If all fixing screws fail, the power-assisted steering could detach, resulting in a loss of power steering and an increased risk of an accident. Production: 3.11.2010 - 7.11.2016. Types: e1*2007/46*0485*00-*16 (218), e1*2001/116*0335*19-*37 (221), e1*2001/116*0502*07-*21 (207); e1*2007/46*0598*00-*22 (166), e1*2001/116*0480*08-*22 (204 X), e1*2001/116*0431*29-*41 (204), e1*2001/116*0457*25-*34 (204 K), e1*2001/116*0501*08-*30 (212), e1*2007/46*0200*07-*25 (212 K),.
The 48V ground connection under the passenger seat may have become detached in the assembly process. This can increase electrical transition resistance at the point of connection. This can lead to an overheated ground connection and create a risk of fire. Production: 16.03.2017 - 07.01.2023. Types: H1GLE; e1*2007/46*1885*00 to *18.
The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to detachment of the steering box from the power block, creating a risk of an accident. Production: 14.04.2010 -12.04.2017. Types: 166, 204 X, 204, 204 K, 212, 212 K, R1ES, 218, 221, R1EC; e1*2007/46*0485*00-*16, e1*2001/116*0335*19-*33, e1*2007/46*1666*00-*01; e1*2007/46*0598*00-*22, e1*2001/116*0480*08-*23, e1*2001/116*0431*15-*43, e1*2001/116*0457*28, e1*2001/116*0501*05-*32, e1*2007/46*0200*04-*25, e1*2007/46*1560*00-*05,.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield.
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 201 - Occupant Protection. The latch securing the center console doors might not meet the requirements of the standard, specifically the longitudinal load tests. In the event of a crash, if longitudinal loads exceed those specified in the standard, items secured in the center console might exit the compartment, which may increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will remove the bumper stop for the center console armrest latch.
The locking mechanism of the third row of seats may malfunction, which increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Production: 27.11.2017 - 20.07.2022. Types: H1GLE; e1*2007/46*1885*03-*17.
A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. Production: 27.05.2016 - 24.08.2020. Types: Types: 245G, F2CLA, H1GLE, F2A, 197, 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1EC, F2B, 204 X, R1ECLS, R1EAMG, 463 A; e1*2001/116*0470*16 - *23, e1*2007/46*1912*00 - *08, e1*2007/46*1885*00 - *11, e1*2007/46*1829*00 - *12, e1*2007/46*0233*11 - *20, e1*2007/116*0431*39 - *61; e1*2007/116*0457*38 - *51, e1*2007/116*0501*39 - *47, e1*2007/46*1560*09 - *20, e1*2007/46*1666*07 - *17, e1*2007/46*1909*01 - *08, e1*2007/116*0480*20 - *39; e1*2007/46*1818*00 - *10, e1*2007/46*1878*02 - *10, e1*2007/46*1830*00 - *06.
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, increasing the risk of fire. Production: 27/01/2017 - 12/10/2021. Types: e1*2001/116*0431*47-63, e1*2001/116*0457*38-52, e1*2007/46*1818*00-16, e1*2001/116*0335*34-46, e1*2001/116*0480*31-42, e1*2007/46*1885*00-16,; 204, 204 K, R1ECLS, 221, 204 X, H1GLE, 212, R1ES, R1EC, 463A, R2S; e1*2001/116*0501*24-53, e1*2007/46*1560*02-27, e1*2007/46*1666*00-23, e1*2007/46*1830*01-08,e1*2007/46*2115*01-06.