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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 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
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: 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.
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
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 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 air conditioner may be faulty, which can lead to short circuits and/or fire. The automatic emergency call (eCall) may fail and the vehicle may not unlock and/or start. The emergency engine operation mode can be activated while driving. These errors create risks of injury. Production: 29.08.2018 - 02.02.2021. Types: H1GLE; e1*2007/46*1885*00-*12.
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,.
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.
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
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 bolt for the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat may have been secured with insufficient torque. As a result, the electrical resistance of the connection could increase and the temperature may therefore rise in this area, posing a risk of fire. Production: 17.10.2018 - 21.11.2021. Types: H1GLE; e1*2007/46*1885*00 -*16.
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.