Large SUV

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class: problems, recalls and fuel economy

Not rated yet

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

Compare it with another car Find one for sale

Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

21 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling2

Transmission & drivetrain1

Body, glass & interior1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Automatic 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	16 mpg
Automatic 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	15 mpg

Recalls

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle AssemblyMay 29, 2026 · campaign 26V353000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properl
Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › CushionMar 27, 2026 · campaign 26V199000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Before you buy

Get a vehicle history report →Check for accidents, title problems and odometer rollbacks before you buy.Compare insurance quotes →Insurance is a big part of the cost to own, and it varies a lot by car.Check used-car loan rates →Get pre-approved before visiting a dealer so you can compare their offer.

These links go to independent sites. We don't earn anything from them.

Other years of the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class have?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (1), body, glass & interior (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class get?

Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.