MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350 vehicles due to air bags:sensor:occupant classification issues. If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026