Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 Recalls (2021)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 has 5 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix. Most involve electrical system (2), lighting and visibility (1), body, doors and seats (1). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Maybach GLS600 keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 have?
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Defroster Recall (23V177) Repeat recall
March 17, 2023 · 61,450 vehicles · Lighting and VisibilityThe air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Risk: Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Body Panel Recall (22V680)
September 12, 2022 · 161,000 vehicles · Body, Doors and SeatsDue to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
Risk: Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Interior and Under Dash Recall (22V231) Repeat recall
April 8, 2022 · 21,306 vehicles · Electrical SystemA ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Backup Camera Recall (21V354)
May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles · Rearview CameraPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Instrument Cluster Recall (20V089)
February 14, 2020 · 2,101 vehicles · Electrical SystemThe instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.
Which Maybach GLS600 parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 23,407 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 | 61,450 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 1 | 161,000 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 | 343,191 |
Which Maybach GLS600 model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 23V177000 (lighting and visibility), 22V680000 (body, doors and seats), 22V231000 (electrical system), 21V354000 (rearview camera), 20V089000 (electrical system) |
How do I check my Maybach GLS600 for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Maybach GLS600 owners reporting?
NHTSA’s complaint database does not list owner complaints for the Maybach GLS600 yet.
Can a recall make your Maybach GLS600 a lemon in California?
Owners of a Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
2 of the 5 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.
Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.
What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.
Other Mercedes-Benz models with recalls
- A 220: 5 recalls
- A 220 4MATIC: 1 recall
- AMG A35: 4 recalls
- AMG C43: 12 recalls
- AMG C43 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- AMG C63: 5 recalls
- AMG C63 S: 4 recalls
- AMG C63 S E: 1 recall
- AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- AMG CLA35: 5 recalls
- AMG CLA45: 6 recalls
- AMG CLE53: 1 recall
- AMG CLE53 4MATIC Cabriolet: 1 recall
- AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
- AMG CLE53 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
- AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet: 1 recall
- AMG CLS53: 10 recalls
- AMG E 53 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon: 2 recalls
- AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- AMG E53: 17 recalls
- AMG E63: 6 recalls
- AMG E63 S: 2 recalls
- AMG E63S: 4 recalls
- AMG EQE: 3 recalls
- AMG EQE 53 4MATIC: 4 recalls
- AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC: 1 recall
- AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC: 1 recall
- AMG EQS: 3 recalls
- AMG EQS 53: 4 recalls
- AMG EQS 53 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- AMG G63: 14 recalls
- AMG GLA 35: 1 recall
- AMG GLA 35 4MATIC: 1 recall
- AMG GLA35: 6 recalls
- AMG GLA45: 5 recalls
- AMG GLB35: 10 recalls
- AMG GLB35 4MATIC: 1 recall
- AMG GLC43: 10 recalls
- AMG GLC43 4MATIC: 4 recalls
- AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
- AMG GLC43 Coupe: 1 recall
- AMG GLC63: 6 recalls
- AMG GLC63 S: 3 recalls
- AMG GLC63 S E: 3 recalls
- AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe: 3 recalls
- AMG GLE53: 19 recalls
- AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
- AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
- AMG GLE63: 9 recalls
- AMG GLE63 S: 7 recalls
- AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+: 3 recalls
- AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
- AMG GLS63: 12 recalls
- AMG GLS63 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
- AMG GLS63S: 1 recall
- AMG GT: 2 recalls
- AMG GT 63 S E Coupe: 1 recall
- AMG GT C: 1 recall
- AMG GT43: 13 recalls
- AMG GT53: 12 recalls
- AMG GT63: 7 recalls
- AMG GT63 S: 2 recalls
- AMG GT63 S E: 1 recall
- AMG GT63S: 3 recalls
- AMG S 63 E: 1 recall
- AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- AMG S63: 2 recalls
- AMG SL43: 5 recalls
- AMG SL55: 5 recalls
- AMG SL55 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
- AMG SL63: 5 recalls
- AMG SL63 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
- AMG SL63 S E: 2 recalls
- AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
- C 300: 18 recalls
- C 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- CLA 250: 5 recalls
- CLA 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
- CLA 250+ (ev): 1 recall
- CLA 350 4MATIC (ev): 1 recall
- Cle 300: 2 recalls
- Cle 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
- Cle 300 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
- Cle 450: 2 recalls
- Cle 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
- Cle 450 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
- Cls 450: 11 recalls
- E 350: 20 recalls
- E 350 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- E 350 E: 1 recall
- E 450: 21 recalls
- E 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain: 2 recalls
- EQB 250: 2 recalls
- EQB 250+: 2 recalls
- EQB 300 4MATIC: 5 recalls
- EQB 350 4MATIC: 6 recalls
- EQE 350: 2 recalls
- EQE 350 4MATIC: 7 recalls
- EQE 350+: 4 recalls
- EQE 500: 3 recalls
- EQE 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- EQE SUV 350 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- EQE SUV 350+: 2 recalls
- EQE SUV 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- EQE350: 1 recall
- EQS 450: 14 recalls
- EQS 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- EQS 450+: 5 recalls
- EQS 580: 14 recalls
- EQS 580 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- EQS SUV 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- EQS SUV 450+: 2 recalls
- EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- EQS450: 3 recalls
- EQS580: 2 recalls
- Esprinter: 3 recalls
- G 550: 10 recalls
- G 580 EV: 3 recalls
- GLA 250: 12 recalls
- GLA 250 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- GLB 250: 12 recalls
- GLB 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
- GLC 300: 25 recalls
- GLC 300 4MATIC: 6 recalls
- GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe: 4 recalls
- GLC 350 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- GLE 350: 18 recalls
- GLE 350 4MATIC: 4 recalls
- GLE 350 E: 1 recall
- GLE 400 E: 1 recall
- GLE 450: 21 recalls
- GLE 450 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
- GLE 450E 4MATIC: 2 recalls
- GLE 580: 7 recalls
- GLE 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- GLS 450 4MATIC: 11 recalls
- GLS 580 4MATIC: 5 recalls
- GLS450: 12 recalls
- GLS580: 11 recalls
- Maybach GLS600: 5 recalls
- Metris: 9 recalls
- S 500: 15 recalls
- S 500 4MATIC: 1 recall
- S 560: 1 recall
- S 580: 20 recalls
- S 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- S 580 E: 5 recalls
- S 580 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
- Sprinter 1500: 23 recalls
- Sprinter 2500: 27 recalls
- Sprinter 3500: 23 recalls
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 recalls
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 23V177000, filed March 17, 2023.
How do I check my Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.
Are recall repairs free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
Can I get a buyback for my Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600?
Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
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