2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owned a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450. The contact stated while his wife was driving 25 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and front passenger sustained injuries to the head however, medical attention was not sought. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto body shop. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11390663, filed 2021-01, 15,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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