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2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Gls450 years?

Gls450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted51 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 51 complaints2019: 7 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 41 complaints
Gls450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V079000AirbagsFebruary 8, 2017 · 4 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence

If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 — common questions

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Gls450 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gls450 years to avoid are 2017, 2021. The cleanest record among Gls450 years belongs to 2016.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.