2019 Mercedes-Benz
GLS450 4matic
Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
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Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 488 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 0
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
24 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Aug 28, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARENCU-HU SW Update
Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles, the communication module software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration. The update is free of charge and will be carried out in the background. The installation will eliminate software errors for a better entertainment experienc
Mar 23, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNCU-2022100005
Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the affected vehicles may not meet current On Board Diagnostics (âOBDâ) emissions specifications. Under certain conditions, the permanent OBD fault code memory of the 48V ISG control unit may not activate. What Weâre Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary Emission Recall Campaign in which an authorized Mercedes- Benz dealer will update the software in the affected vehicles.
Jan 5, 2023LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESLI72.20-P-075746
Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a result of a long press on the button, but by double-clicking on the button instead.
Oct 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.10-P-069698
Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-073164. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for identifying the correct Remedy. 1. No start 2. Yellow or red instrument cluste
Sep 12, 2022STRUCTURELI68.10-P-075301
Complaint Metallic noises from area of instrument panel Cause Due to a possible drop in torque at the screw connection of the NVH struts in the engine compartment (see picture in the attachment), noises may be perceived in the area of the instrument panel. Remedy Replacement of the 8 screws of the NVH struts in the engine compartment.
Sep 12, 2022STEERINGLI46.15-P-063353
Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Remedy There are 2 repair procedures to follow depending on vehicle (differentiated according to model and vehicle manufacturing date) 1. Replace repair kit for steering column height adjustment 2. Perform software update of driver's seat control unit
Sep 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI82.60-P-075292
Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be unavailable for the entire drive cycle. Cause Current MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) software release Remedy Software update of MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) to E905.4 (in development). This document will be updated once the software is released.
Apr 18, 2022SUSPENSIONLI32.50-P-074719
Cause Communication fault between electrohydraulic suspension component parts through out-of-date software (application software and bootloader software). Remedy With the latest hardware item number for the electrohydraulic pump units A167 901 62 03, the new application software A167 902 31 12 and the new bootloader software A167 904 18 01 have to be flashed. With older hardware item numbers, please open a PTSS case.
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 155k mi
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