2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 Rear Seat Recall (22V732)

Recall 22V732 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 in recall 22V732?

Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 AMG GLS63 with recall 22V732?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your AMG GLS63 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the mid and rear assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V732?

Recall 22V732 covers 59,574 vehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63; 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC; 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450; 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS580.

NHTSA lists 59,574 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the AMG GLS63 rear seat recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

When was recall 22V732 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 22V732 to NHTSA on September 30, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 18, 2022.

This recall was filed 48 months ago. If your AMG GLS63 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG GLS63 is part of recall 22V732?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V732 is open on your AMG GLS63, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V732000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should AMG GLS63 owners do about recall 22V732?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V732000 applies to your AMG GLS63.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the mid and rear assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are AMG GLS63 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V732 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 53 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450: 30 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC: 15 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS580: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

1. Unknown, smoke started coming from under the passenger side seat, car is a complete loss. 2. Smoke damaged my lungs, there was a large amount of exploding glass, and it could have led to a structure fire. 3. Not applicable 4. In process, but it was recalled for this issue 5.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11610699, filed August 25, 2024

Can recall 22V732 make my AMG GLS63 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this mid and rear assembly recall means their AMG GLS63 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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