2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#6 most-complained of 6 Gls450 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 has 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 0 — the lowest among the 6 model years with data, ranking 6th (least problematic).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V079000Feb 8, 2017Airbags4 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
2016 compared with other Gls450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2016 Gls450 and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 6 model years with data, so it ranks 6th (best) based on owner complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V079000) covers insufficient windshield bonding, which could let the windshield separate from the vehicle in a crash. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2016 Gls450 compare to other years?
- The 2016 model has a complaint index of 0, far below the 2020 and 2021 models, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100 and 80 respectively.
- What is the top problem area for the 2016 Gls450?
- NHTSA data lists no identified top problem area for the 2016 model year, consistent with its 0 reported complaints.