2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the GLS580 at the same age

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint). 4 recalls cover this model year.

3complaints
4recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 problems

  • Electrical system
    133%
  • Engine & cooling
    133%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    133%
  • Body & structure
    133%
  • Other / not specified
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz GLS580 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLS580. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 recalls (4)

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 24V-207 · Mar 15, 2024 · 116,020 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-880 · Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024,…

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-445 · Jun 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 23V-178 · Mar 17, 2023 · 70,225 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybrid9-speed automaticAWD16 / 21 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 a good car?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 GLS580 rates few complaints: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the GLS580 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS580, the most recent from March 15, 2024 (wiring). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.