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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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Documented conditions for 2021
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Safety recallPrompt inspection
2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
“body panel feels loose”“part hanging under car”
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2017 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
“dashboard lit up with warnings”“car electronics stopped working”
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2021 to 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
“fuel pump stopped working”“car stalls without warning”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection
2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
“backup camera is black”“reverse camera not working”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection
2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 · Body & structure
Seat component may not remain secure
Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.
“seat feels loose”“seat moves while driving”
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Model year alone is not enough. The engine, build date or VIN may narrow it further.
03 · Act
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When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read
Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
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