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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year14 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
17V-079Feb 8, 2017Windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crashAirbags4Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS450

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    60 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • LI46.35-P-067339 Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the electric steering system when steering (see attachment). Complaint does not imp…
    • LI82.85-P-079087 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially affected functionalities in NTG4.5, NTG5 1.Weather 2.Local Search 3.IP Radio 4.Send2Car 5.Speech Detection Service 6.Navigation 7.iHeartRadio 8.Tra…
    • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis wor…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • LI82.85-P-080507 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also met: • HERMES (N1…
    • LI40.10-P-061032 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with summer tires in combination with low outside temperatures. At low outside temp…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 May 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • EW - HVAC Service Oct 29, 2020 · Warranty Program/Extension
      This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs …
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
    • LI54.65-P-080132 Feb 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached dia…
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI27.10-P-075869 Nov 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load, vibrations or jolting sensation may come from the drivetrain. It may be mistak…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
    • LI82.85-P-079271 May 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint After a software update of HERMES communication module N112/9 has been performed on a gray import vehicle, the message "SOS - Service not activated" is displayed in the instrument cluster. Cause The message "SOS - Service not activated" tells the …
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimina…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loose…
    • LI88.60-P-072093 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap before replacing the central locking actuator. For gasoline hybrid vehicles wher…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 Jan 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. For 192 and 232: Only affects vehicles in the below FIN rang…
    • LI54.65-P-066284 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing camera or the 360° system functions normally when activated manually or b…
    • LI54.65-P-066284 Nov 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel. This happens several times during the trip. The customer notices the sound of opening and closing. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing came…
    • LI82.85-P-078473 Nov 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital Extras (previously Mercedes me) cannot be activated. The DTC B15CE00 is activ…
    • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
    • LI82.85-P-078473 Oct 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital Extras (previously Mercedes me) cannot be activated. The DTC B15CE00 is activ…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • CL - 2022080005 Aug 9, 2024 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT vehicles with 6 and …
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078304 Sep 9, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming. Cause Due to the housing cover with pressure compensation diaphragm, the headlamps are a "closed system". This means that the headlamps are protected against acid gases, dirt and exhaust gas. However, moistur…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
    • NCU - 2022080005 Aug 10, 2024 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT (204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 221, 222, 463, 216, 218…
    • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
    • LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). ⢠Light init…
    • LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
    • LI6320P073629 Sep 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
    • LI8330P0646721 Aug 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
    • LI8285P0647651 Aug 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
    • LI0702P0547173 Nov 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
    • LI08.00-P-072749 Apr 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range
    • Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, GT-Class, M-C…
    • LI77.21-P-072113 Dec 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles
    • NCU-2020070018 Nov 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s Office (CA AG) reg…
    • SC-2020090003 Sep 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Replace tank filler recess and information labels
    • Initial NCU MY13 Sep 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s Office (CA AG) reg…
    • NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating…
    • P-SC-2020020001 Feb 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Label on Tire Sealant
    • LI54.30-P-070902 Feb 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Event memory in the instrument cluster mileage readings intermittently inaccurate
    • LI82.10-P-070615 Dec 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      167 GLS headlight low beam fault
    • SC-2019090015 Nov 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rework electrical connectors of engine control unit
    • LI01.30-P-058630 Mar 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-pressure pump housing.
    • LI32 34-P-056198 Oct 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster
    • T-SC-2017020020 Aug 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage Nut
    • T-SC-2017020019 Aug 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Replace Fasteners for Rear Axle Camber Adjustment
    • T-SC-2017020001 Aug 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Check Expansion Reservoir for Coolant, Replace if Necessary
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.