2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, a loud popping noise had occurred, and suddenly the panoramic glass sunroof exploded, causing shards of glass to fall into the cabin of the vehicle. During the incident, shards of glass contacted the driver, front seat passenger, and middle row passenger located on the driver's side. The driver sustained lacerations to the left hand and neck, which would require medical treatment. The children were traumatized by the event. The cause of the failure was not determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699107, filed 2025-11, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11035216Jul 22, 2026Complaint Noise from front end attributable to steering gear. Cause During diagnostics of a front end noise, workshop is under the impression the noise is coming from the…
- 11034983Jul 3, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11033109May 30, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11031256Apr 2, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11029083Feb 25, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11021152Jul 31, 2025Complaint Fuel filler flap/socket flap sticks, cannot be opened Cause Under analysis. Remedy Create TIPS case with fault description and videos of the flap sticking. Send the…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 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.
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