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Recall campaign21V771000

Recall 21V771000: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Report received
Oct 1, 2021
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected
3vehicles
Model years
2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly.

Possible consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.