MERCEDES-BENZ 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
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