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4JGFF5KE6LA••••••2020 Mercedes-benz GLS 450
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Mercedes-benz GLS 450 build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
35on the model
10builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 4Visibility/wiper 2Structure 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashMar 2026
AMENDMENT TO ACTIVE CASE 11723015. CRITICAL AIRBAG & SAFETY DEFECTS. This files a safety defect amendment to open case 11723015. Diagnostic scans confirm central data bus network collapse on VIN [XXX] has migrated into safety-critical occupant restraint and visibility modules,…
StructureApr 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLS. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the rear door window trim bars on the passenger side detached from the window. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed as a rear door window trim detachment however…
Visibility/wiperSep 2024
Intermittent rear view camera inoperable when you shift from park to reverse. Doesnt come on even if you turn off and tune on the engine
SteeringAug 2021
We were driving the vehicle at about 30 MPH on a road when suddenly the engine completely shut off. There was no more power steering and no warning that it turned off. We got the car slowed down and once we came to a stop the car put itself in Park. After that we could restart…
SeatsOct 2020
Clip missing from right hand side passenger seat (2nd row), causing the seat to fold all the way forward multiple times on its own. This happened when the car was stationary. The dealership fixed the issue and added the missing clip
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4JGFF5KE6LA271735 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.