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2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordFebruary 5, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550 recall campaigns

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V058000 dated February 5, 2021.
Component
COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 5, 2021
Potential units
1,292,258campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Owner notification: March 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V539000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 16, 2018
Potential units
9,044campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing braking performance.

Why it matters: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.

Owner notification: September 14, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
December 18, 2017
Potential units
8,700campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components.".

Why it matters: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Owner notification: March 9, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550 campaign records are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Communication (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Communication1
Electrical System1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gls 550 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 1 model-year reports for the Mercedes-Benz Gls 550, spanning 2018–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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