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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
18%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“As I approached a red light and removed my foot from the gas pedal to brake, my dashboard displayed several alarming messages: “Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Owner's Manual,” “Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative,” “To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine,” and “Traction Control Inoperative See Owner's Manual.” Subsequently, all dashboard lights illuminated, the engine turned off, and the car shifted into neutral from drive, preventing me from restarting it. Despite turning on my hazard lights, I was stuck in the middle lane while the light turned green. …”

NHTSA complaint #11592527, filed 2024-06

“Car went into limp mode which causes loss of acceleration on major highway. This same issue of going into limp mode happened August of 2022 when the vehicle has less than 1000 miles. The car has 5750 miles and the temperature gauge showed yellow. Then the the yellow engine light came on and then the car went into limp mode where the engine loses power.”

NHTSA complaint #11508960, filed 2023-02

“Vehicle lost power while driving on a busy freeway and came to a complete stop and would not restart resulting in it being struck by a vehicle in the rear. More information available in the collision center pre estimate scan and full estimate.”

NHTSA complaint #11632849, filed 2024-12

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
202417%
2023343%
2022318%

Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Other or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology